Financial Analyst

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and finance, with intermediate level experience in spreadsheet software. The position will involve examining, analyzing, and reconciling accounting records, financial statements, and statistical reports. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and may be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Requirements

• Examine, analyze, reconcile & prepare accounting records, financial statements, statistical reports, federal grant reports, etc.
• Review, audit & process invoices; Process or reconcile payment card transactions; Audit accounts & purchase orders to ensure sufficient funds are available
• Research, identify & correct accounts payable, accounts receivable, &/or customer information errors
• Utilize systems 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.)

Benefits

• 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)