Financial Associate
Financial Associate
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Financial Associate Position Overview
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is seeking an experienced Financial Associate to join our Fiscal team. In this position you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and customer service duties that are essential to the smooth functioning of our organization. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented analytical and customer-focused professional to contribute to the financial success of our organization. If you have a passion for accounting and a drive to develop your skills we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Financial Associate Duties
- Prepare compile and verify financial data related to accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Generate reports to monitor and identify problems preventing timely payment
- Review invoices and assist with processing vouchers
- Investigate returned checks and take appropriate action
- Process case service payments
- Assist customers with account-related questions and resolve any issues
A Successful Financial Associate
- Proficiency in using accounting software spreadsheets and other office technologies
- Ability to analyze financial data identify problems and recommend solutions
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records
- Effective communication and customer service skills to interpret and concisely explain financial information to vendors and internal stakeholders
- Knowledge of general accounting
- Experience with monthly reconciliations
Fiscal Division Overview
The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws regulations and policies. This includes budget planning revenue forecasting expenditure monitoring and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agencys mission and objectives.
Pay Information
Starting salary will be step 1 subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
Pay Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
OCSEA 28
Hourly
$22.96
$23.56
$24.16
$24.86
$25.77
$26.76
$27.92
Annual
$47757
$49005
$50253
$51709
$53602
$55661
$58074
Location Requirements
We are currently in the process of increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.
Applications and Selections
Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education transcripts are required for considerationby attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to .
See resume is not a substitution for completing work experience and/or supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must also be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. If See Resume is used in place of work experience your application may not be considered.
Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on My Jobpage. On the job search webpage once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio who require technical assistance (e.g. issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview.All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment disability determinations and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses education and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources support and opportunities that fit their unique needs abilities and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.To learn more about what we do please visit our website at.
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire sustain and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contactso proper arrangements can be made.
18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting and/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or completion of high school technical program in accounting and 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or completion of associate core program in business administration accounting finance or related field.
-Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance Clerical and Data Entry Communications Mathematical Ability Customer Service Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Customer Focus Problem Solving Time Management
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
