Public Health Finance Associate

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

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.