Senior Financial Analyst

About Us:

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:

Within the division of Emergency Management Agency (EMA), independently research & analyze complex information to resolve errors (e.g., manage Ohio Shared Services (OSS) activities & troubleshoot any issues, questions, &/or concerns; design & run various financial reports (e.g. Aging Reports, Encumbrance Balance Reports, Spending Reports, Deposit Reports, OSS Activity Reports, Monthly Budget to Actual Reports, etc.) to support the division’s needs); Serve as a liaison with federal accounting systems; Troubleshoot financial issues & determine appropriate action with external involvement (i.e. collaborate with the U.S Department of Homeland Security, U.S Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, or U.S Department of Health & Human Services to resolve & reconcile issues with draw of funds, financial reports, deposits, etc.); Update SAM information with the federal government to ensure proper account set-up & reconcile vendor account issues; Code, review & approve financial transactions in OAKS & provide division personnel guidance on funding &/coding; Review, approve, compile, & audit reimbursement billings & coordinates requests (e. g. EMAC, disaster recovery, etc.) for EMA & delinquent accounts; Prepare analytics on financial activities & ensure proper cost recovery, budgeting, etc.; Assist budget analysts with forecasting trends &/or analysis; Manage chart fields & Monitor incumbent activity & direct spending & take appropriate actions as necessary.

Monitor activities in State Disaster Relief Fund and complete quarterly spending updates (e.g., coordinate cost during a disaster declaration or event; compile documentation for potential cost recovery); Monitor & approve travel expenditures in OAKS.

Provide training to staff on fiscal topics, policies, &/or procedures as needed; Provide recommendations to changes in fiscal policies & procedures; Assist with fiscal audits or federal monitoring visits. Assist with public records requests for fiscal records; Perform other duties in the EOC or in the field as required during disaster response & recovery operations or during training exercises.

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.

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.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

KNOWLEDGE: Budgeting; Bookkeeping; Accounting; Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS); Government Structure & Process (e.g., state &/or federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal & budgetary operations).

SKILL: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Applications, OAKS, etc.); Equipment Operations (general office equipment).

ABILITY: understand system of mechanical or other procedures (bookkeeping & accounting); define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables & determine specific action (e.g., research, production) (deal with large number of fiscal and/or budgetary variables & determine specific action); calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*) Developed after employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

• This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

• A background check, tax check, BCI and fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process