Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You'll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office (Fiscal/Fiscal Section 3 & Accounts Payable)
Report In Location:1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week (May be subject to change)
THESE POSITIONS MAY WORK IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OR FISCAL SECTION 3
Examine, analyze, reconcile & prepare accounting records, financial statements, statistical reports, federal grant reports, etc. with accuracy, completeness & in compliance with established reporting & procedural standards; (e.g., review, audit & process invoices; process or reconcile payment card transactions; audit accounts & purchase orders to ensure sufficient funds are available; provide funding information for purchase requisitions); Research, identify & correct accounts payable, accounts receivable, &/or customer information errors (e.g., budget, coding, interface, payments, etc.); Utilize systems (i.e., state, federal, commercial, etc.) to gather information & prepare reports on bank accounts, credit cards, customer transactions or payments, etc.; Research & initiate processes for unauthorized or erroneous payment card transactions, returned customer payments (e.g., check, Automated Clearing House (ACH), etc.); Assist customers &/or agency with collections & certify unpaid items to the Attorney General's Office; Initiate & re-issue refunds as requested from various business units (e.g., research & provide info on refunds as requested; research & process returned warrant refunds; etc.).
Accurately calculate service fees, revenue allocations, tabulate & verify report totals; Prepare estimates & cost projections (e.g., payroll; budget planning; allocation for state &/or federal funds &/or grants); Communicate with internal & external customers to obtain &/or provide job related information; Develop or assist in the development of forms, manuals, training material, etc.; Perform other related duties as required (e.g., maintain accurate records, follow up on routine financial inquiries, respond to routine telephone & written inquiries; open/sort mail & maintain office files).
What's in it for you:
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 available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- 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.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications
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 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.
Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills: A ttention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Reasoning