Senior Financial Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

This position will work in: Grant Support Services

What you'll do as a Sr. Financial Analyst:

• Independently or as a lead worker research & analyze complex information to resolve errors, modify data, &/or determine appropriate action within assigned area.

• Audit & process financial transactions including vender payments, payroll, travel, refunds, etc.; Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services to troubleshoot any financial issues, questions, & communications; Analyze & resolve errors & out of balance conditions; Audit accounts to ensure sufficient funds have been encumbered or debited.

• Gather data & assist in the preparation of federal reports; Coordinate & prepare cash draw-downs.

• Assist in updating fiscal policy &/or make recommendations for appropriate changes.

• Assist with the preparation of data (e.g., personnel service expenditures, overtime utilization, maintenance & equipment requirements).

• Perform debt collection process by determining late payments & sending notices, creating payment schedules & certifying unpaid invoices to Attorney General's Office.

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.

Option 1:

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4:

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.

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  Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

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  Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Background Check Information:

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants

• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov 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.

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.

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.