State Accounting Financial Analyst 3 - 20073017

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • 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! 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. Join our team as a key contributor to statewide financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer support. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex financial transactions, collaborate with state agencies, and support critical payment processes. You’ll also play an important role in strengthening statewide accounting practices. If you’re detail oriented, proactive, and committed to great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, finance or related field
• 24 months experience in government accounting or fiscal position
• 24 months experience as State Accounting Financial Analyst 2, 62212
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required government accounting experience reference in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting and Finance
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus
• Critical Thinking
• Interpreting Data
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile, and prepare complex state agency financial transactions while assisting agencies with inquiries and problem resolution.
• Process Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) returns, rejects, recalls, reversals, and forgery requests in coordination with banking partners.
• Review, verify, and input complex financial transactions, including EFT cancellations and vendor account corrections.
• Research vendor issues related to EFT and check payments and process stop payments across OAKS Financial modules and Treasurer of State payroll systems.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree