Financial Analyst (20063169) - Ohio Adjutant General's Dept. (Civil Service)
About The Position
The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the Ohio National Guard and its Warfighter Fundamentals & Readiness mission. The role analyzes financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability; investigates financial discrepancies; monitors expenditures, revenues, and other financial activity; and manages transactions such as purchasing, invoices, payroll, and travel expenses. The analyst also supports federal grants, construction projects, audits, and financial reporting. This is a permanent, full-time classified position at 2825 W Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio. The stated work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flex-time available. The position is in OCSEA pay range 30, with a starting rate of $26.54 per hour and a current range up to $34.53 per hour. Selected candidates must obtain and maintain applicable credentials and security requirements. The final candidate must successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI).
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: at least 30 months of experience or training in accounting and/or finance, including intermediate-level spreadsheet software experience; an undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field plus at least 6 months of accounting and/or finance experience or training, including intermediate-level spreadsheet software experience; at least 12 months of experience as a Financial Associate (66561) with the State of Ohio; or the equivalent of these minimum qualifications.
- Intermediate-level experience with spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, is required under the applicable accounting and finance experience pathways.
- Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may substitute for 4 months of required accounting or fiscal experience.
- Submit a complete application through the State of Ohio careers site and clearly describe how education and/or work experience meets the minimum qualifications.
- Successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) as a condition of employment.
- Obtain and maintain credentials and security requirements applicable to the position, which may include a valid driver's license, a Common Access Card (CAC), a favorable background check, and/or a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
- Resolve financial discrepancies through reconciliations, research, and independent problem-solving.
- Monitor expenditures, revenues, and financial activity to support fiscal operations and decision-making.
- Manage financial transactions, including purchasing, invoices, payroll, and travel expenses.
- Support federal grants, construction projects, audits, and financial reporting.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental insurance premiums provided at no cost after completion of the eligibility period
- Vision insurance premiums provided at no cost after completion of the eligibility period
- Basic life insurance premiums provided at no cost after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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