Financial Associate

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bureau of Motor Vehicles Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective. 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. Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Remittance Processing Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8\:00 a.m. - 5\:00 p.m. Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Multiple pay increases over the first years of service! Free Parking! Free Gym Access & Walking Path! Daycare On-site! Cafeteria On-site! What You'll Do as a Financial Associate 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); Click here to see full position description Option 1 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Option 2 -Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Option 3 -Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Helpful Tips for Applying: 1. Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume". 2. Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. 3. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A". Job Skills: Accounting and Finance 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. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods. Background Check Information A BCI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants. To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Requirements

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
completion of high school technical program in accounting; AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include 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 noted above.

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!