Financial Associate

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Remittance Processing is seeking a Financial Associate. This role involves preparing, compiling, and verifying statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing data, reports, and tables related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, and/or performing payroll activities. The position also requires greeting and responding to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner, verifying, auditing, and compiling various reports and transactions for vehicle registrations and SB 123 fees.

Requirements

18 months of experience or 18 months of training in accounting and/or finance, including a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Completion of high school technical program in accounting; AND 6 months of experience or 6 months of training in accounting or finance, including a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
BCI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting and finance.
Experience with Bureau of Motor Vehicles operations, overseeing driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration.

Responsibilities

Prepare, compile & verify statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable &/or perform payroll activities.
Greet & respond to in-person, telephone &/or written inquiries in a professional, courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal &/or external customer service.
Listen carefully to internal &/or external customer's questions &/or concerns & ask appropriate follow-up questions to verify understanding.
Provide a complete, knowledgeable, accurate, precise response immediately or provide a firm commitment as to when a response will be provided.
Follow-up to ensure all of the customer's questions &/or concerns have been thoroughly answered.
Verify, audit, & compile various reports & transactions for the vehicle registrations, SB 123 (partial reinstatement fees).

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)
Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!