Financial Analyst (PN 20013723)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

8h

About The Position

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. 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. Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 30, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($25.77 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($26.76) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter APPLICATION PROCEDURES\: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.
• Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
• Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
• Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp.
• Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (ex\: Revenue, Disbursements/Expenses, Refunds, Cash Balances)
• Experience working with OAKS
• Experience working with EXCEL
• Experience working with COGNOS
• Experience working with federal accounting systems
• Experience working with state and federal funding source
• Experience working with accounts receivable
• Experience working with accounts payable

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and verify statistical, financial, and accounting data for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Grant Services Unit Subgrant Team.
• Research, analyze, and reconcile expenditure reports; monitor grant account balances to ensure funding availability.
• Complete Personnel Review Process for cost variances compared to prior reported costs.
• Analyze awards and expenditures.
• Verify and research major cost categories (personnel, direct costs, equipment, contracts) when variances occur.
• Reconcile payments against monthly, quarterly, and final expense reports.
• Process subrecipient Invoice Request Forms and resolve payment/expenditure issues via phone and email.
• Access OAKS Financials and Business Intelligence systems to analyze fiscal transactions and verify GMIS account statuses.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Grants Administrative Policies & Procedures (OGAPP).
• Provide technical assistance to agencies regarding contracts, cost allocation, and expenditure appropriateness.
• Review and verify OAKS Purchase Orders; maintain contact logs.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain fiscal and budgetary reports, records, and files (e.g., POs, invoice logs).
• Assist in annual GAAP report preparation and audit analysis.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees on accounting/fiscal issues.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to resolve reimbursement and invoice payment problems.
• Provide work direction as assigned (distribute workload, monitor completion, generate status reports).
• Assist other sections within the Subgrant Team (e.g., journal vouchers, PO reconciliation, federal reporting).

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed