Financial Analyst (UI Finance)

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations

The Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) administers Ohios unemployment insurance program which provides short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It reduces the hardship felt by families during periods of temporary unemployment and bolsters the local economies by maintaining the purchasing power of the unemployed worker. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OUIO webpage.

What You Will Do

This position works in the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations Performance and Systems area Finance Section Accounting Unit.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping
Reporting Prepare and transmit financial and statistical reports.
Public Interaction Communicate with customers by phone email and other channels.
Task Prioritization Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Teamwork Support coworkers with daily tasks and special projects.

Recommended Skills

Microsoft Office Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word; familiarity with Microsoft Teams.
Critical Thinking Ability to analyze situations evaluate options and make sound decisions.
Resourcefulness Effectively use educational technological and interpersonal resources.
Collaboration Skills Ability to work cooperatively with team members to achieve goals.

Potential challenges of this position may include maintaining flexibility and adapting quickly as priorities change.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility in Columbus Akron or Dayton. This determination will consider proximity to the applicants home address.

Rhodes State Office Tower 30 E. Broad Street Columbus OH 43215
Akron 172 S. Broadway Street Akron OH 44308
Dayton 6680 Poe Avenue Dayton OH 45414

Travel: Minimal travel for occasional meetings training or other operational needs.

PN(s): .

The ideal candidate at minimum must have the following:

Option 1:

- 12 months experience as a Financial Associate 66561.

Option 2:

- 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3:

- Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration accounting finance or a related field;

AND

- 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4:

- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios OCSEA Pay Schedule Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 30	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7
Hourly	$25.77	$26.76	$27.92	$29.22	$30.55	$31.88	$33.52
Annual	$53602	$55661	$58074	$60778	$63544	$66310	$69722
Months of Employment	At Hire	6 Months	18 Months	30 Months	42 Months	54 Months	66 Months

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.

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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact .

Selection Priority Notice OCSEA

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Cash and Food Assistance
Employment Services and Workforce Development
Unemployment Insurance
Adult Protective Services
Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented diverse and dedicated employees.
We get better at what we do every day.

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.

Required Experience:

Office of Unemployment Insurance OperationsThe Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) administers Ohios unemployment insurance program which provides short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It reduces the hardship felt by families during...