Statewide Accounting & Financial Analyst III

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Budget and Management in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a payroll/financial compliance analyst to support statewide financial processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy alignment, and collaboration across agencies to strengthen financial accountability.

You will apply analytical skills, conduct reviews, and assist with reporting while traveling to other state offices as needed. This permanent, full-time position offers growth within OBM's fiscal operations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, finance or related field with 24 months experience in government accounting or fiscal position.
• Or 24 months experience as State Accounting Financial Analyst 2, 62212.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment; Fiscal Academy may substitute for 4 months of required government accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify complex state agency financial transactions.
• Review expenditure documents to ensure petty cash activity follows OBM policy.
• Perform on-site reviews of petty cash accounts to verify authorized amounts and OBM compliance.
• Run and distribute timely biweekly payroll reports.
• Assist with monitoring various reports for Uniform Guidance compliance with the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan preparation.
• Provide training to internal and state agency stakeholders.
• This position requires periodic travel to other state agencies and offices to conduct onsite visits and/or audits.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Business

Computer Literacy

Interpreting Financial Statements

Training

Education

Undergraduate accounting/finance-related program

Gov't accounting experience (24 months)

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment ( Fiscal Academy substitution )

Job description

Budget and Management in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a payroll/financial compliance analyst to support statewide financial processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy alignment, and collaboration across agencies to strengthen financial accountability.

You will apply analytical skills, conduct reviews, and assist with reporting while traveling to other state offices as needed. This permanent, full-time position offers growth within OBM's fiscal operations.