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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations. The role focuses on accounting and finance functions, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
The position is based in Ohio with primary locations in Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. It requires extensive experience in accounting and finance and offers a clear pay progression under the State of Ohio pay schedule.
Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO
Compensation: $40.40
Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Union: Exempt from Union
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Hiring and Onboarding, Learning and Development, Mathematical Ability, Risk Management, Accounting and Finance, Management
Professional Skills: Teamwork
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Guiding Principles
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:
Recommended Skills
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
PN(s): 20032395
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:
*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.
The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Option 5:
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.
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 $40.40per 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
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$40.40
$42.70
$44.99
$47.43
$50.12
$52.90
$55.09
$57.67
Annual
$84,032
$88,816
$93,579
$98,654
$104,250
$110,032
$114,587
$119,954
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
ADA Notice
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.
Background check information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.
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.