Financial Analyst

Organization:
Public Safety

Work Location:

1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, , United States

Compensation: $26.54

Schedule:

Permanent
- Full Time

Work Hours:

7:30am - 4:30pm, M-F

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Accounting and Finance

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

Work Hours:

7:30am - 4:30pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

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

What you'll do as a Financial Analyst:

• Under direction of the Financial Analyst Supervisor, examine &/or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness & conformance to reporting & procedural standards.
• Examine & reconcile revenue transferred to related returned payments funds to ensure appropriate monies have been applied correctly.
• Examine & audit returned payments to ensure the accuracy of accounts debited & credited & research related problems.
• Analyze out-of-balance conditions & discrepancies;
  Utilize excel spreadsheets to evaluate & report accounting transactions (e.g., establish worksheet, formulas, develop formats, up-date & maintain returned payment financial data daily).

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

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADAo.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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: 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2:
Completion of undergraduate 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 intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3: 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561.

-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

Job

Skills:

Accounting and Finance

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.