Financial Analyst (PN 20014317)

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Organization: Health

Agency Contact Name and Information: G. Anderson will contact you if selected for interview

Work Location:

4200 Surface Road

Columbus, Ohio, 43228

United States

Compensation: $26.54

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Mon - Fri; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

This posting expires on Nov 3rd, 2026

Who We Are

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

What You'll Do

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join the Office of Financial Affairs. This position offers the opportunity to apply your accounting and analytical skills to support financial management and the departments' public health mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and fiscal activities for accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting and procedural standards
• Review and authorize financial transactions, including purchases, travel expenses, grant and vendor payments, contract billings and payment card transactions, based on available budgets, appropriations and cash balances
• Verify financial coding and reconcile revenue and holding accounts
• Monitor agreements and contracts with consultants, state agencies, and federal governments
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of accounting processes and assist with monitoring internal cash management controls
• Support budget preparation by gathering, monitoring, reviewing, and researching expenditure, appropriation, revenue and other financial information
• Prepare, analyze and maintain fiscal and budget reports, records and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation of the annual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles report and annual audit analysis
• Evaluate outcomes, identify financial concerns, and recommend solutions to appropriate department staff
• Work with internal staff and external customers to resolve billing, reimbursement, reconciliation and payment issues
• Provide support across accounting functions, including cash management, payables, receivables, and voucher processing to help complete daily assignments

Additional Information

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 30 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 30, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($26.54 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($27.56 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Application Procedures

We only accept applications submitted online through this portal (careers.ohio.gov). To be evaluated for the role, your application must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. We cannot give credit for experience, education, or training unless it is explicitly stated in the application. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Status of Posted Position

You may check the status of your application by signing in to your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Position Qualifications:

Option 1

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

OR

Option 2

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

Option 3

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.

Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (e.g., revenue, disbursements/expenses, refunds, cash balances and deposits)
• Experience in accounting and budget functions utilizing the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS)
• Experience utilizing advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning database applications (e.g., COGNOS, Tableau, DataOhio)
• Experience analyzing state and federal funding sources, expenditures, revenues, and budgets
• Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable
• Experience analyzing general ledger activities and reconciling accounts

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Budgeting, Interpreting Financial Statements, Records Management, Clerical & Data Entry

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Interpreting Data, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking

ADA Statement:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.