Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description - Senior Financial Analyst (2 positions) (260001HE)

Senior Financial Analyst (2 positions) (260001HE)

Public Safety

Kristopher Croom / kacroomo.gov

Mar 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $30.55

Full-time

Work Hours : 7:30am - 4:30pm

Union : OCSEA

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills :
Accounting and Finance, Research

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Reasoning

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

These positions may work in:
Grant Support Services or Fiscal Section 5

• Independently or as a lead worker research & analyze complex information to resolve errors, modify data, &/or determine appropriate action within assigned area.
• Audit & process financial transactions including vendor payments, payroll, travel, refunds, etc.;
  Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services to troubleshoot any financial issues, questions, & communications;
  Analyze & resolve errors & out of balance conditions;
  Audit accounts to ensure sufficient funds have been encumbered or debited.
• Gather data & assist in the preparation of federal reports;
  Coordinate & prepare cash draw-downs.
• Assist in updating fiscal policy &/or make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Assist with the preparation of data (e.g., personnel service expenditures, overtime utilization, maintenance & equipment requirements).
• Perform debt collection process by determining late payments & sending notices, creating payment schedules & certifying unpaid invoices to Attorney General's Office.  to see full position description.

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 our Total 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.

• Option 1: 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Option 2:
  Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Option 3:
  Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Option 4:
  Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562;
  Or 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.

• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better! Don't just write "see attached resume".
• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
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Job

Skills:

Accounting and Finance

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
:
May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Background Check Information:

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

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