Financial Analyst Supervisor

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations, is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to supervise daily cash management and ensure accurate reporting for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The role involves staff oversight, deposits/withdrawals, and collaboration with state agencies from Columbus, Akron, or Dayton.

Candidates should have substantial accounting/finance experience, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to adapt to

Qualifications

• 54 months experience or 54 months training in accounting &/or finance including an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• AND 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; AND 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadhseet software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff who handle daily cash management tasks
• Approve deposits and withdrawals for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
• Make sure all federal reports are accurate and submitted on time
• Review staff ledger entries to ensure they are correct and follow requirements
• Ensure state and county child support agencies receive the correct withheld payments
• Communicate with customers occasionally by phone, email, or other methods
• Train and develop staff so they become skilled, confident and effective in their roles
• Flexibility: Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance

Graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance

Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations

The Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) administers Ohio's unemployment insurance program, which provides short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It reduces the hardship felt by families during periods of temporary unemployment and bolsters the local economies by maintaining the purchasing power of the unemployed worker. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OUIO webpage at jfs.ohio.gov/ouc.

What You Will Do

This position is in the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations, Performance and Systems, Finance Section, Accounting Unit.

Key Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Supervise staff who handle daily cash management tasks
• Approve deposits and withdrawals for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
• Make sure all federal reports are accurate and submitted on time
• Review staff ledger entries to ensure they are correct and follow requirements
• Ensure state and county child support agencies receive the correct withheld payments
• Communicate with customers occasionally by phone, email, or other methods
• Train and develop staff so they become skilled, confident and effective in their roles
• Flexibility: Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities

Recommended Skills

• Leadership: Inspire confidence, communicate clearly and support your team
• Lead by example: Show integrity, professionalism and accountability
• Do the right thing: Make ethical choices, even when they're difficult
• Time management: Stay organized, manage your time well, and handle multiple tasks effectively
• Technology skills: use Excel to analyze data, create and edit documents in Word, use Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration
• Critical thinking: Evaluate situations, think analytically, and consider different options before deciding
• Resourceful: Use available tools, knowledge, and people to solve problems
• Collaborative: Work well with others to meet team and department goals
• Adaptive: Adjust quickly when circumstances or priorities change

Schedule: Full-time

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.

Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308

Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Travel: Minimal travel is required for this position

Position Number(s): 20032395

Option 1

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• 54 months experience or 54 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
• AND 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3

• Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
• AND 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadhseet software

Option 4

• 12 months experience as Senior Financial Analyst, 66563

Option 5

• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.40 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 14

• Step 1 Hourly: $40.40, Annual: $84,032
• Step 2 Hourly: $42.70, Annual: $88,816
• Step 3 Hourly: $44.99, Annual: $93,579
• Step 4 Hourly: $47.43, Annual: $98,654
• Step 5 Hourly: $50.12, Annual: $104,250
• Step 6 Hourly: $52.90, Annual: $110,032
• Step 7 Hourly: $55.09, Annual: $114,587
• Step 8 Hourly: $57.67, Annual: $119,954

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Organization: Job & Family Services

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

• Hiring and Onboarding, Learning and Development, Mathematical Ability, Risk Management, Accounting and Finance, Management

Professional Skills

• Teamwork

Agency Overview

Who We Are

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.