Financial Reporting Intern

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources! When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made. The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position. 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. 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. We are seeking a Financial Reporting Intern to join our team and contribute to a key software implementation project . This intern will play an important role in testing and validating new financial reporting software to ensure accuracy and efficiency in our financial processes. As a Financial Reporting Intern, you will work closely with OBM staff on projects that strengthen compliance and financial reporting. Interns will work between 24-32 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office. If selected, the primary workdays can be mutually agreed upon; we can work with your schedule. 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.

Requirements

• Near completion of an undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in a graduate program (e.g., Master of Public Administration).
• Areas of study\: Accounting or Public Administration (auditing coursework is helpful).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with complex datasets.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles or relevant experience.
• Technical aptitude and basic project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with testing and troubleshooting new financial reporting software.
• Analyzing and validating complex financial data for accuracy.
• Collaborating with project teams to support implementation milestones.
• Documenting findings and providing recommendations for improvements.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern