Senior Financial Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Fiscal Division. This role involves independently researching and analyzing financial information, resolving discrepancies, and determining appropriate fiscal actions. The analyst will manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries and other accounting adjustments, and create requisitions and encumber funds in OAKS. They will also maintain fiscal ledgers, generate financial reports, and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial issues. The position requires providing fiscal guidance and support for grants, purchasing, and payments, as well as offering high-quality customer service and recommending improvements to fiscal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Microsoft Office Required. You may utilize free software such as Google Sheets in place of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently research and analyze financial information, resolve discrepancies, and determine appropriate fiscal actions.
• Perform accounts payable activities including invoice review and processing, payment requests, voucher approval, fund verification, payment exceptions, and vendor issue resolution.
• Manage accounts receivable and revenue activities including cash, check, ACH, wire, and lockbox deposits; revenue pay-ins; payment application; ISTVs; refunds; and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, payroll journals, federal draws, Journal Vouchers, and other accounting adjustments; maintain fiscal ledgers and support fiscal year setup.
• Create requisitions and encumber funds in OAKS; monitor fund availability, allotments, and encumbrances; and support purchasing and contract-related fiscal activities.
• Process and review payment card (P-Card), EDI, and other financial transactions and ensure appropriate coding and supporting documentation.
• Maintain SpeedCharts, the agency chart of accounts, and equipment asset records in OAKS-AM; generate financial reports using OAKS and OAKS BI.
• Collaborate with program areas, Financial Managers, Procurement and Budget staff, state agencies such as OBM, FSS, TOS, DAS, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve financial issues and ensure accurate and timely transactions and reporting.
• Provide fiscal guidance and support for grants, purchasing, payments, and other agency financial activities including mail processing, fleet vehicle reservations, supply ordering, electronic document management, and responding to internal and external inquiries.
• Provide high-quality customer service, represent the Fiscal Division at program and inter-agency meetings, and recommend improvements to fiscal policies, procedures, internal controls, and operations.
• Recommend policies, procedures, internal controls, and process improvements to strengthen fiscal practices and operations.

Benefits

• 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 )
• Cost of living adjustments
• Longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service
• Wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree