Financial Analyst (UI Finance)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • $26 - $34

About The Position

This position works in the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations, Performance and Systems area, Finance Section, Accounting Unit. Responsibilities Bookkeeping Reporting – Prepare and transmit financial and statistical reports. Public Interaction – Communicate with customers by phone, email and other channels. Task Prioritization – Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Teamwork – Support coworkers with daily tasks and special projects. Potential challenges of this position may include maintaining flexibility and adapting quickly as priorities change.

Requirements

• Option 1: - 12 months experience as a Financial Associate, 66561.
• Option 2: - 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Option 3: - Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; AND - 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Option 4: - 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.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word; familiarity with Microsoft Teams.
• Critical Thinking – Ability to analyze situations, evaluate options and make sound decisions.
• Resourcefulness – Effectively use educational, technological and interpersonal resources.
• Collaboration Skills – Ability to work cooperatively with team members to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping Reporting – Prepare and transmit financial and statistical reports.
• Public Interaction – Communicate with customers by phone, email and other channels.
• Task Prioritization – Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Teamwork – Support coworkers with daily tasks and special projects.

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