Financial Analyst; PN
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Steven G. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.
Feb 27, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work LocationHealth Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $25.77 per hour
ScheduleFull-time
Work Hours:
8:00AM-5:00PM
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job SkillAccounting and Finance
Technical
Skills:
Basic Documentation, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Clerical & Data Entry
Professional
Skills:
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well‑being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long‑ and short‑range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:
- Prepare, compile, and verify statistical, financial, and accounting data for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Grant Services Unit Subgrant Team.
- Research, analyze, and reconcile expenditure reports; monitor grant account balances to ensure funding availability.
- Complete Personnel Review Process for cost variances compared to prior reported costs.
- Analyze awards and expenditures.
- Verify and research major cost categories (personnel, direct costs, equipment, contracts) when variances occur.
- Reconcile payments against monthly, quarterly, and final expense reports.
- Process subrecipient Invoice Request Forms and resolve payment/expenditure issues via phone and email.
- Access OAKS Financials and Business Intelligence systems to analyze fiscal transactions and verify GMIS account statuses.
- Ensure compliance with Ohio Grants Administrative Policies & Procedures (OGAPP).
- Provide technical assistance to agencies regarding contracts, cost allocation, and expenditure appropriateness.
- Review and verify OAKS Purchase Orders; maintain contact logs.
Additional Duties:
- Prepare, analyze, and maintain fiscal and budgetary reports, records, and files (e.g., POs, invoice logs).
- Assist in annual GAAP report preparation and audit analysis.
- Attend meetings and participate in committees on accounting/fiscal issues.
- Communicate with internal and external customers to resolve reimbursement and invoice payment problems.
- Provide work direction as assigned (distribute workload, monitor completion, generate status reports).
- Assist other sections within the Subgrant Team (e.g., journal vouchers, PO reconciliation, federal reporting).
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*.
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) and 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.
Qualifications30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software OR
Completion of undergraduate core program in business…
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