Senior Financial Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage accounts payable processes and provide analytical support. This role includes ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting on financial activities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance, accounting, and data analysis, contributing towards the efficiency of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's fiscal services.

Qualifications

• 42 months of experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Advanced spreadsheet software experience required.
• Experience with data analysis and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches & analyzes information to resolve errors.
• Monitors program effectiveness and compliance.
• Utilizes Business Intelligence tools for reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Under The Direction Of Financial Analyst Supervisor, Within The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Fiscal Services Section, Independently Or As a Lead Worker Researches & Analyzes Complex Information To Resolve Errors, Modifies Data &/or Determines Appropriate Action With External Involvement

• Implements & provides direction on accounts payable reporting & monitoring processes across the division;
• Ensures that routine procedures for processing operating transactions are being followed;
• Utilizes Business Intelligence (BI), Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) Financials, Microsoft Access &/or Excel to run reports to monitor activity;
• Recommends corrective action & raises awareness of suspicious or non-compliant activity to manager;
• Assists with training on all new processes for accounts payable & travel;
• Monitors program effectiveness (e.g., validates processes, solicits feedback from colleagues & management, etc.) in order to maintain the integrity of the department's spending & prevent abuse through consistent & transparent procedures & reporting requirements;
• Monitors & reports on accounts payable activities to ensure uniformity between payables & goods taken into inventory; Ensures purchased items make it into inventory;
• Utilizes Microsoft Office products & contracts to establish reporting methods for verifying the accuracy of prices paid against invoices;
• Ensures compliance of agency established accounting policies & procedures with Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & Department of Administrative Services (DAS) requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as state & federal laws & regulations as they relate to the accounts payable program;
• Reviews & makes recommendations for business functions of Accounts Payable section;
• Analyzes productivity levels ensuring efficiency & quality of agency operations &/or services;
• Researches & analyzes programs, procedures & policies & makes recommendations to supervisor for improvements;
• Recommends & implements approved activities;
• Utilizes data analysis &/or trend analysis to present business solutions based on benchmarking & interpretation of data used for operational purposes;
• Identifies program deficiencies & recommends improvements through increased efficiencies by compiling historical & current information (i.e., executive summaries, status reports, quarterly reports, outstanding reports, graphs, etc.) which supports the recommendation to change or enhance accounts payable programs;
• Performs various duties related to the Accounts Payable Program (e.g., enters & reviews vouchers; reviews rejects; assists in completion of monthly & quarterly payables reports prepares reconciliation reports as it relates to accounts payables; coordinates stop payment process & reissuance functions; monitors voucher cancellation & travel reimbursement; ensures timely & accurate payment of all operating invoices; etc.);
• Collaborates with purchasing program lead;
• Explains account code usage & monitors compliance with Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) & OBM payment procedures;
• Assists Manager in participating in process walkthroughs for accounts payable;
• Acts as liaison with districts to assist in the processing of district operating vouchers for payment & responds to district inquiries;
• Serves as liaison between ODPS & OBM on accounts payable matters; Researches & resolves issues;
• Researches & responds to inquiries & complaints; Furnishes information & explains programs to the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., updates training materials using Microsoft PowerPoint; coordinates staff & district meetings; maintains shared drives to ensure they are updated & in compliance with retention schedules; etc.).
  
  

Option 1

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
  
  

AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3

• Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
  
  

AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.
  
  

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Jun 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$29.23 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00am to 3:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Research

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission

The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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