Financial Analyst
(240001YC)About the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – The Northwest Ohio Developmental Center The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. The Northwest Ohio Developmental Center is located in the northwest region of Ohio and is home to individuals with developmental disabilities.
What You'll Do as a Financial Analyst:
- 1. Examines &/or analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, & conformance to reporting & procedural standards: Conducts complex reconciliation of records (e.g., MBE/EDGE, payment card threshold, Medicaid) Determines coding for transactions Develops forms & manuals for accounting procedures Researches & analyzes transaction errors (e.g., budget, coding, interface) & resolves without external involvement Administers accounts outside of TOS (e.g., custodial, independent, client, inmate) Researches questionable &/or unauthorized payment card transactions Monitors & analyzes outstanding A/R Reviews expenditures to ensure allowable costs are within the POA Monitors CAP for state &/or federal auditors
- 2. Performs payroll activities: Reconciles complex leave information in OAKS &/or agency-specific system (e.g., military, OIL, disability, workers’ compensation, garnishments) Processes off-cycle manual paychecks
- 3. Performs other related accounting duties: Determines the amount for daily cash draws Closes out allocations at end of SFY Calculates service charges from established rates Performs debt collection process (e.g., determines late payments & sends notices; creates payment schedules; certifies unpaid invoices to AGO)
DODD Vision Statement:
An integrated system that helps and empowers people to live their best life.
DODD Mission Statement:
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families, wherever they chose to live, work, and spend their day.
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
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- 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.
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. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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
Technical: Accounting and Finance, Book-keeping, Auditing, Records Management, Data Analytics
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving
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.
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.
(*)Developed after employment.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that may preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for 1 year.