Financial Associate (PN 20014328)

• All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
• Organization: Health
• Agency Contact Name and Information: G. Anderson will contact you if selected for interview

Work Location

• Compensation: $23.65
• Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
• Work Hours: Mon - Fri; 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Classified Indicator: Classified
• Union: OCSEA
• Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

Location Requirements: This position is headquartered at the Ohio Department of Health Building on 246 North High Street, Columbus OH; however, the position will report to the Vital Statistics Building on 4200 Surface Road, Columbus OH.

What You'll Do

The Office of Financial Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Associate to support the financial operation of the Ohio Department of Health. This position offers an opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Key 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.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of # on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 28, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($23.65 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($24.27 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures

We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application.An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Status of Posted Position

You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted.ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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

Position Qualifications

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.

OR

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.

OR

• Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application:
• Associate or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (ex: Revenue, Disbursements/Expenses, Refunds, Cash Balances)

Experience working with OAKS

Experience working with EXCEL

Experience working with COGNOS

Experience in federal grant accounting and reporting

Experience working with state and federal funding sources

Experience working with accounts receivable

Experience working with accounts payable

• All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
• Technical Skills: Administrative support/services, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Clerical & Data Entry
• Professional Skills: Analyzations, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data

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.