Senior Financial Analyst

Ohio Department of Agriculture; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Paid time off and holidays

OPERS retirement system

Deferred Compensation

Maternity Benefits

Job summary

Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage purchasing, contracting, and financial operations within the OhioBuys system and related processes. You will coordinate with program offices, prepare specifications, and oversee procurements and contract lifecycles.

The role involves payroll processing, timecard reconciliation, and collaboration with Legal and Administrative Services.

Qualifications

• 42 months experience or 42 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR 12 months experience as Financial Analyst, 66562.
• OR Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.

Responsibilities

• As a lead worker, prepare, solicit & evaluate purchasing and contracting proposals within the OhioBuys e-procurement and purchasing system.
• Provide work direction and training to other OhioBuys users within the Department.
• Write product specifications, contract scope of work, pricing matrices and terms and conditions for solicitations that include non-customary goods and services with multiple- complex attributes.
• Write criteria to evaluate proposals.
• Assist in completing Request-to-Purchase process and acts as liaison with Ohio Department of Administrative Services and divisions.
• In OhioBuys determine the appropriate solicitation type and create sourcing projects.
• Set start and ending dates, add scope of work documents, route for approval and confirm public release of solicitations.
• Respond to supplier inquiries. Validate that supplier proposals meet requirements.
• Score proposals, review cost estimates and bid amounts and make the award in OhioBuys.
• Advise and coordinate with division and Legal Office during contract lifecycle.
• Add completed contracts to OhioBuys and route for approvals.
• Create requisitions and purchase orders.
• Monitor suppliers’ spend against Controlling board thresholds and prepare Controlling Board requests.
• Work independently to coordinate bi-weekly timecard and payroll processing.
• Run and review payroll reports to ensure all timecards are complete, approved and comply with policy.
• Works independently within payroll system (e.g., UKG, OAKS HCM) to run reports and reconcile data.
• Complete other duties as assigned including processing payment card transactions, vouchers, ISTVs, revenues, inventory transactions, mail and petty cash.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Interpreting Data

Time Management

Education

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

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

36+ months experience in accounting &/or finance with spreadsheet mastery

Tools

OhioBuys

UKG

OAKS HCM

Spreadsheet software

Job description

What You’ll Do
No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Office of Fiscal Administration is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Financial Analyst role.

What You’ll Do
No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Office of Fiscal Administration is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Financial Analyst role.This Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• As a lead worker, prepare, solicit & evaluate purchasing and contracting proposals within the OhioBuys e-procurement and purchasing system. Provide work direction and training to other OhioBuys users within the Department.
• Work with program office and division subject matter experts to write product specifications, contract scope of work, pricing matrices and terms and conditions for solicitations that include non-customary goods and services with multiple- complex attributes. Write criteria to evaluate proposals.
• Assist in completing Request-to-Purchase process and acts as liaison with Ohio Department of Administrative Services and divisions.
• In OhioBuys determine the appropriate solicitation type and create sourcing projects. Set start and ending dates, add scope of work documents, route for approval and confirm public release of solicitations.
• Respond to supplier inquiries. Validate that supplier proposals meet requirements. Score proposals, review cost estimates and bid amounts and make the award in OhioBuys.
• Advise and coordinate with division and Legal Office during contract lifecycle. Add completed contracts to OhioBuys and route for approvals. Create requisitions and purchase orders. Monitor suppliers’ spend against Controlling board thresholds and prepare Controlling Board requests.
• Work independently to coordinate bi-weekly timecard and payroll processing. Run and review payroll reports to ensure all timecards are complete, approved and comply with policy. Works independently within payroll system (e.g., UKG, OAKS HCM) to run reports and reconcile data.
• Complete other duties as assigned including processing payment card transactions, vouchers, ISTVs, revenues, inventory transactions, mail and petty cash.

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.We Support Diversity And InclusionODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. What’s In It For YouAt 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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life InsuranceDental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life BalanceTime Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement SystemOhio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred CompensationDeferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity BenefitsMaternity Benefits

• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.
• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:
• Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.
• Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).
• Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.
• Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.
• Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.
• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.
• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

42 months experience or 42 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.ORCompletion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.ORCompletion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.OR12 months experience as Financial Analyst, 66562.OREquivalent 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.OrganizationAgricultureAgency Contact Name and InformationKeary Sorgini; [e-mail] DateSep 27, 2026, 10:59:00 PMWork LocationBromfield BuildingPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Licking County-ReynoldsburgCompensation$31.47-$46.08ScheduleFull-timeWork Hours8AM-5PM, Monday-FridayClassified IndicatorClassifiedPrimary Job SkillAccounting and FinanceTechnical SkillsMathematical Ability, Accounting and Finance, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, PayrollProfessional SkillsAttention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Time ManagementAgency OverviewWho We Are: Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.What We DoWorking for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans.The Office of Fiscal Administration is responsible for capital and operating budgets, purchasing, payables and revenue transactions, state and federal financial reporting and several other financial and support functions.