Financial Associate (PN 20014328)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Financial Affairs at the Ohio Department of Health is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Associate to support the agency’s financial operations. The office provides fiscal administration through accounting, purchasing, budgeting, and grants administration, and supports fiscal goals, spending analysis, compliance, and the biennial budget process.

The position is headquartered at the Ohio Department of Health Building at 246 North High Street in Columbus, but reports to the Vital Statistics Building at 4200 Surface Road in Columbus. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a permanent, full-time hourly position. The stated starting pay is $23.65 per hour, with an opportunity to increase to $24.27 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Official transcripts for post-secondary education claimed in the application must be provided within five working days of request before a formal offer can be made. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana use.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of experience or training in accounting and/or finance, including basic experience with spreadsheet software; OR completion of a high school technical program in accounting and at least six months of accounting or finance experience or training, including basic experience with spreadsheet software; OR completion of an associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field; OR equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Applications must clearly describe how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications; experience, education, or training must be explicitly stated in the application.
• Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or advanced degree in accounting or business administration.
• Experience collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial data, such as revenue, disbursements/expenses, refunds, and 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

• Review and process invoices, expense reports, refunds, and other financial documents, verifying amounts, account codes, and supporting information.
• Prepare payment documents and enter transactions into accounting systems.
• Maintain and update financial records, spreadsheets, databases, and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors and customers to resolve issues.
• Gather financial data and assist with preparing accounting reports.
• Collaborate with accounting staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue processing, and other daily assignments.
• Respond to inquiries, prepare correspondence, and organize financial documents.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED