Financial Analyst (PN 20013687)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Cash Management Unit in the Office of Financial Affairs and play a key role in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and customer service functions. This position supports critical financial processes, ensures accurate financial records and helps maintain strong internal controls across the organization. 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. This position is for the Cash Management Unit that processes all federal revenue for the department and administers the fiscal aspects and/or budgetary activities of the department’s federal grants. Cash Management plans and manages all federal cash draws, refunds, and reconciliations to ensure accountability of all funds. Federal payment requests of all funds are also made via the multiple federal systems.

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.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (e.g., revenue, disbursements/expenses, refunds, cash balances and deposits)
• Experience in accounting and budget functions utilizing the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS)
• Experience utilizing advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning database applications (e.g., COGNOS, Tableau, DataOhio)
• Experience analyzing state and federal funding sources, expenditures, revenues, and budgets
• Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable
• Experience analyzing general ledger activities and reconciling accounts
• 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.
• 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.
• ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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

• Review and analyze accounting records, financial transactions, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Process and monitor expenditures, revenue, payments, purchase orders, and contractual obligations.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain financial records, including petty cash and payment card transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor grants, contracts, and funding agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, customer inquiries and financial issues.
• Support audits by gathering documentation, analyzing data, and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize financial and accounting systems to maintain accurate records and support daily operations.
• Assist with fiscal planning, budgeting activities, and financial performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve processes and deliver excellent customer service.

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