Financial Analyst 20017958

Financial Analyst

Requires considerable knowledge of accounting systems and procedures. Performs duties within the Operations Support Center (OSC) Accounts Payable Section to include but not limited to retrieving back-up documents for processing agency vouchers, determining accuracy and validity of invoices received, identifying and associating applicable purchase orders and coding related to OSC, Adult Parole Authority (APA) and associated regions, Corrections Training Academy (CTA) and institutions for appropriated, capital and grant funds through OAKS FIN.

Research and analyze transaction errors (e.g. coding / supplier ID errors) and correct budget exception errors. Monitors and analyzes outstanding account balances while calculating and processing agency late payments. Works with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, and conduct complex reconciliations of past due payable accounts. Research questionable and / or unauthorized payment card transactions.

Analyze, corrects errors, provides all fiscal coding (to include applicable MBE / EDGE) and processes payments for agency payment card purchases in PREP as well as all EDI invoices / payments. Determines accuracy and validity, retrieves verification of services / goods, and apply fiscal coding to all intra-state vouchers (ISTV). Monitors supplier threshold balances to ensure compliance with agency direct spend authority. Create forms for accounts payables processes / operations.

Utilizes OAKS FIN, OAKS BI, PREP and Ohio Buys to research payables issues and provide relevant payment information to suppliers. Research, review, and analyze errors on the Fiscal Shared Services sorter page and provide fiscal information to resolve problem invoices for FSS. Utilizes spreadsheets and databases. Assists with year-end budget forecasting. Prepares information for financial reports daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. Maintains filing system and its confidentiality.

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. 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

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting & / or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting & / or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561. -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

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures : In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application. You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and / or interview. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace. Pre-Employment Drug Testing : All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Pre-Employment Background Investigation : The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring : Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification / recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

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.