Senior Financial Analyst

MISSION STATEMENT :
At the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, it is our mission to provide policy analysis, fiscal research and financial management services to the Governor and agencies of state government, helping to ensure the proper and responsible use of state resources.
As a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of state government, OBM develops, coordinates and monitors the individual budgets of state agencies and reviews all financial transactions made with public funds.
If you are looking for an interesting and exciting opportunity in state finance, the Office of Budget and Management is the best place for you. OBM is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst who will have to monitor the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan and the state Petty Cash. The Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the place for you!
What You'll Do:

• Research customer inquiries and assist agencies with problem resolution.
• Coordinate Statewide Cost Allocation Plan issues and assist state and federal agency partners impacted.
• Provide business-level support to agencies on the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan and Petty Cash operation.
• Assists agencies and provides guidance on various federal cost allocation and Petty Cash program topics and regulation (e.g., Uniform Guidance, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Knowledge Financials Process Manuel, etc.)
• Prepare Collection and Federal Funds Participation workbook.
• Prepare report pages of costs to be submitted for agencies providing centralized services.
• Prepare letters to request review of information from agencies providing centralized services.

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Work well independently
• Have strong communication skills (oral and writing)
• Have strong attention to details
• Have an advanced Excel level capabilities
• Have strong attention to details
• Have strong customer service skill

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.

Qualifications
42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.
-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