Financial Analyst (Central Office) - 20057736

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Who we are: Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director. What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Financial Analyst within the Office of Budget and Finance, headquartered at the ODNR Central Office located in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit Ohiodnr.gov. What you will do… coordinates and performs a variety of fiscal activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable & performs support services functions analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy and completeness assists with fiscal related training/guidance to division staff (e.g., purchasing, accounts payable and receivable) research, gathers, organizes and summarizes data to assist with resolving contractor and consultant questions and issues maintains fiscal records and processes bills for payment Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/hr There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or 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. -Or 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. 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.

Requirements

• 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• 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.
• 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• 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.
• Accounting and Finance
• Auditing
• Analyzation
• Critical Thinking
• Interpreting Data
• Reasoning

Responsibilities

• coordinates and performs a variety of fiscal activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable & performs support services functions
• analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy and completeness
• assists with fiscal related training/guidance to division staff (e.g., purchasing, accounts payable and receivable)
• research, gathers, organizes and summarizes data to assist with resolving contractor and consultant questions and issues
• maintains fiscal records and processes bills for payment

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees