Financial Support Services Associate

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

What You'll Do:
Work with a self-directed work team to establish and update state suppliers.
The accounts payable (AP) position plays a crucial role in the financial operations of the state by managing the processing of invoices for a wide range of state agencies, as well as various boards and commissions.
AP associates are responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are properly documented, verified, and processed in a timely manner.\AP associates work supports the smooth operation of government functions by ensuring that payments are made to vendors, contractors, and service providers in accordance with established policies and procedures.

A Successful Candidate Will:
Meet or surpass the production and quality goals
Work well independently and as part of a team
Have strong communication skills
Be flexible
Have strong attention to details
Financial Support Services Associates may be assigned to work in any of the following areas after extensive training: Accounts Payable, Contact Center, Travel and Expense and Supplier Operations.
Supplier Operations, Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense or Contact Center.
Accounts Payable: These associates handle the processing of invoices for a wide range of state agencies, as well as various boards and commissions.
Contact Center: This team handles inquiries from both internal and external customers by telephone, email, and other channels while providing magical customer service.
Travel and Expense: These associates process travel and expense reimbursement requests in accordance with state rules and guidelines for travelers doing state-related business.
Supplier Operations: Makes updates to existing suppliers, such as name, address contact information, and tax identification changes, sets up and maintains electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for suppliers and Medicaid providers as well as other functions.

Requirements

• 18 mos. exp. in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, or related field, or financial call center work in private sector or other governmental sector
• completion of associate core coursework in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration or related field
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Accounting and Finance skills

Responsibilities

• Work with a self-directed work team to establish and update state suppliers.
• Managing the processing of invoices for a wide range of state agencies, as well as various boards and commissions.
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly documented, verified, and processed in a timely manner.
• Handle the processing of invoices for a wide range of state agencies, as well as various boards and commissions (Accounts Payable).
• Handle inquiries from both internal and external customers by telephone, email, and other channels while providing magical customer service (Contact Center).
• Process travel and expense reimbursement requests in accordance with state rules and guidelines for travelers doing state-related business (Travel and Expense).
• Makes updates to existing suppliers, such as name, address contact information, and tax identification changes, sets up and maintains electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for suppliers and Medicaid providers as well as other functions (Supplier Operations).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree