Budget Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth seeks a Budget Analyst to manage federal funding allocation, payroll coding and financial reporting. The role uses OAKS HCM, OAKS FIN and Kronos to ensure proper employee funding and to support GL postings.

Responsibilities include maintaining chartfields, preparing journals, reconciling accounts, and producing reports for stakeholders. On-site work in Columbus, with standard public-sector benefits and career progression.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains payroll coding to ensure proper assignment and allocation of costs of federal funds used to fund employees.
• Validates/creates combo codes (funding) to ensure proper up to date coding is being used within OAKS HCM.
• Updates Chart of accounts based on agency need and create additional chartfields when needed.
• Ensure position budget tables are accurately created and assigned based on agency payroll coding.
• Maintains financial coding and creation of speedcharts within OAKS FIN.
• Process DCY bi-weekly payroll journal and prepares OAKS FIN payroll journals to post to General Ledger.
• Prepares Reconciliation Journals when updated are needed to General Ledger.
• Tracking personnel actions to validate proper payroll coding is applied to employees.
• Prepare requested reports using BI Cognos, Kronos, OAKS HCM or OAKS FIN and able to present findings to stakeholders.
• Assists with quarterly Administrative Cost Reports that utilize cost pools and direct costs.
• Maintain changes to Cost Allocation Plan consistent with changes to agency operations and structure.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Job description

Budget Analyst (260007IJ)

Organization: Department of Children and Youth

Unposting Date: Oct 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: Children&Youth N. High Complex, 246 North High Street, Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $31.47 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website atDepartment of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

Job Description

This position is in the Cost Allocation and Reconciliation Section within the Bureau of Federal Reporting and Cash Management The selected candidate will utilize OAKS HCM, OAKS FIN and Kronos to ensure proper funding of employees of the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) as well as perform essential federal reporting. Essential duties of this position include the following:

• Establishes and maintains payroll coding to ensure proper assignment and allocation of costs of federal funds used to fund employees
• Validates/creates combo codes (funding) to ensure proper up to date coding is being used within OAKS HCM
• Updates Chart of accounts based on agency need and create additional chartfields when needed
• Ensure position budget tables are accurately created and assigned based on agency payroll coding
• Maintains financial coding and creation of speedcharts within OAKS FIN
• Process DCY bi-weekly payroll journal and prepares OAKS FIN payroll journals to post to General Ledger
• Prepares Reconciliation Journals when updated are needed to General Ledger
• Tracking personnel actions to validate proper payroll coding is applied to employees.
• Prepare requested reports using BI Cognos, Kronos, OAKS HCM or OAKS FIN and able to present findings to stakeholders
• Assists with quarterly Administrative Cost Reports that utilize cost pools and direct costs
• Maintain changes to Cost Allocation Plan consistent with changes to agency operations and structure

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

OCSEA/ 32

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$31.47

$32.84

$34.53

$36.20

$38.01

$39.86

$41.81

$43.90

Annual

$65,458

$68,307

$71,822

$75,296

$79,061

$82,909

$86,965

$91,312

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the 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.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [e-mail].

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• -Or Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis).
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.