Financial Associate (PN 20014328)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Public retirement systems

Education and development

Job summary

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Financial Associate to support the department’s financial operations. You will handle invoices, payment processing, and financial data entry, contributing to accurate ledgers and reporting.

The role requires accounting or finance experience and proficiency with spreadsheet software; federal grant accounting experience is a plus. This is a full-time, daytime position with OCSEA union membership.

Qualifications

• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Completion of high school technical program in accounting AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices, expenses reports, refunds and other financial documents, verifying amounts, account codes, and supporting information.
• Prepare payment documents and enter transactions into accounting systems.
• Maintain and update financial records, spreadsheets, databases, and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors and customers to resolve issues.
• Gather financial data and assist with preparing accounting reports.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue processing and other daily assignments.
• Respond to inquiries, prepares correspondence, and organize financial documents.

Education

Associate or advanced degree in accounting or business administration

High school technical program in accounting

Equivalent minimum qualifications for employment

Tools

EXCEL

COGNOS

OAKS

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Health

Work Location:

4200 Surface Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43228
United States

Compensation: $23.65

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Mon - Fri; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

What You’ll Do

The Office of Financial Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Associate to support the financial operation of the Ohio Department of Health. This position offers an opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process invoices, expenses reports, refunds and other financial documents, verifying amounts, account codes, and supporting information.
• Prepare payment documents and enter transactions into accounting systems.
• Maintain and update financial records, spreadsheets, databases, and ledgers.
• Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and work with vendors and customers to resolve issues.
• Gather financial data and assist with preparing accounting reports.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue processing and other daily assignments.
• Respond to inquiries, prepares correspondence, and organize financial documents.

Additional Information

Normal working hours areMonday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 28, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($23.65 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($24.27 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this 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.

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted.ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

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

Position Qualifications

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
OR

Completion of high school technical program in accounting AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.

OR

Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application:

• Associate or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (ex: Revenue, Disbursements/Expenses, Refunds, Cash Balances)
• Experience working with OAKS
• Experience working with EXCEL
• Experience working with COGNOS
• Experience in federal grant accounting and reporting
• Experience working with state and federal funding sources
• Experience working with accounts receivable
• Experience working with accounts payable

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Administrative support/services, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Clerical & Data Entry

Professional Skills

Analyzations, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data

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.