Financial Analyst - PN 20042052

Office of Fiscal & Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage.

What You'll Do

Financial Analyst position in the Bureau of Accounting and will be a position suited for an individual who is eager to gain in-depth knowledge of various functions within accounts receivables.

In this position you will be expected to research and analyzes complex information; prepares and process intrastate transfer vouchers (ISTVs) for all state agencies; prepare and process invoices. Research agency deposit coding errors and prepare and process a modification of deposit (MODs) to correct coding errors. Analyze and manipulate various Cognos reports daily for financial data. Research payments received from entities outside of ODJFS to reconcile present balances owed and determining which accounts the monies are to be deposited; identifies and communicates key insights to leadership team based on reports and analysis; Process daily deposits and numerous wires within OAKs, TOS Touch Point system and our Huntington lockbox accounts. Create customer accounts within OAKs to prepare for incoming payments to process and reconcile those accounts. Reconcile child support payments from 88 counties to create deposits. Learning curve, attention to detail, comfort with communicating with individuals outside of the unit. Working with assisting all programs areas with ODJFS with travel which include working within the Advanced Lodging Payment System, reconciling those transaction. Create desk procedures. Assist with petty cash process.

Multi-tasking, attention to detail, researching incoming payments comfort with communicating with individuals outside of the unit which can affect daily tasks.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Travel: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you, must have a valid drivers license.

PN(s): 20042052

What's In It For You

We offer our employees a sustainable lifestyle that includes a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. For more information, check out the MyBenefits Guide 2025-26 and see pages 8-9 for costs.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

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

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

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

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

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

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. As a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled into Ohio Deferred Compensation unless you opt-out within 90 days of hire date. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• Completion of undergraduate 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 intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or -
• 30 mos. exp. or 30 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.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $24.66 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 30

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Hourly

$24.66

$25.61

$26.72

$27.96

$29.23

$30.51

$32.08

Annual

$51,293

$53,269

$55,578

$58,157

$60,798

$63,461

$66,726

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

Telework & Work-From-Home

All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.