Financial Associate (PN 20014318)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • $23

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. Supplemental Information: 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 28, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($22.96 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($23.56) 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. The Office of Financial Affairs/Cash Management Team is looking to fill the position of a Financial Associate that will support essential public health programs through accurate financial reporting, revenue management and customer services. 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.

Requirements

• Option 1: 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or Option 2: Completion of high school technical program in accounting 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or Option 3: Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Associate 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 in federal grant accounting and reporting
• Experience working with state and federal funding sources
• Experience working with accounts receivable
• Experience working with accounts payable

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile revenue and accounting records across multiple financial systems.
• Prepare, compile, and verify financial reports, deposits, and supporting documentation.
• Process accounts receivable activities including payments, refunds, reimbursements and grant transactions.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness and proper coding.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer inquiries.
• Support revenue reporting, cash management and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain organized records and assists with compliance reporting and special projects.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely, accurate financial operations.

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: Associate degree