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Financial Analyst
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Ohio Department of Public Safety
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Multiple pay increases over the first years of service Free Parking Free Gym Access & Walking Path Daycare On-site Cafeteria On-site
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location:
1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223
Under Direction Of The Financial Analyst Supervisor, Examine & Analyze Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Or Other Financial Reports To Assess Accuracy, Completeness & Conformance To Reporting & Procedural Standards
Review, audit & code daily accounting transactions for entry into Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS); Post transactions &/or payments (e.g., conducts final audit of vouchers prior to leaving division for processing, authorize payment of expenses for assigned state agency, etc.); Provides guidance to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) sections & district staff on fiscal matters (e.g., handling invoices, vendor contracts, resolving payment card transactions, ensuring state & federal expenditures are within the guidelines, etc.); Conducts complex reconciliation of records (e.g., payment card, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions, etc.) monitoring expenditure &/or threshold amounts; Prepare daily deposits &/or enter deposits into OAKS; Monitor revenue received from various sources (e.g., Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), Contraband, DUI, Turnpike, court fines & penalties, patrol car use, damages, grants, &/or other reimbursements, etc.); Process Intra-State Transfer Vouchers (ISTV) for reimbursements; Utilize Quickbooks Pro or similar software to perform various fiscal functions (e.g., prepare invoices, record payments, perform debt collection process, reconcile accounts between direct billing & revenue deposits, etc.); Contact vendors & other businesses to resolve problems with invoices; Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services (OSS) &/or Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) divisions (e.g., provide justification for expenditures verbally &/or in writing; calculates figures, etc.); Review, prepare & recommend various procedural &/or policy changes within the department, section&/or division; Utilize Microsoft Excel or other software to prepare spreadsheets for financial reports; (e.g., cost projections for Security & Investigation, Operating, Turnpike, Contraband & Forfeiture programs etc.); Monitor maintenance &/or equipment expenditure reports; Monitor out of state expenditures & verify General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates; Assist management in monitoring all aspects of federal grants (e.g., research grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals; develop cost projections &/or budgets; monitor, audit & track expenditures; prepare activity reports &/or billings; track revenue, etc.); Conduct special financial research for budget & vendor audits upon direction from supervisor &/or OSHP Superintendent; Perform other related duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, training, filing, answering phones, etc.).
Helpful Tips For Applying
Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume". Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
Qualification Options
Option 1
30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in
spreadsheet software .
Option 2
Or 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 .
Option 3
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
Organization : Public Safety
Agency Contact Name : Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov
Compensation : $25.77 per hour
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 7:00am to 3:30pm
Classified Indicator : Classified
Union : OCSEA
Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills : Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Records Management
Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Overview : The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Mission : The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
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Financial Analyst
role at
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Multiple pay increases over the first years of service Free Parking Free Gym Access & Walking Path Daycare On-site Cafeteria On-site
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location:
1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223
Under Direction Of The Financial Analyst Supervisor, Examine & Analyze Accounting Records, Financial Statements, Or Other Financial Reports To Assess Accuracy, Completeness & Conformance To Reporting & Procedural Standards
Review, audit & code daily accounting transactions for entry into Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS); Post transactions &/or payments (e.g., conducts final audit of vouchers prior to leaving division for processing, authorize payment of expenses for assigned state agency, etc.); Provides guidance to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) sections & district staff on fiscal matters (e.g., handling invoices, vendor contracts, resolving payment card transactions, ensuring state & federal expenditures are within the guidelines, etc.); Conducts complex reconciliation of records (e.g., payment card, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions, etc.) monitoring expenditure &/or threshold amounts; Prepare daily deposits &/or enter deposits into OAKS; Monitor revenue received from various sources (e.g., Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), Contraband, DUI, Turnpike, court fines & penalties, patrol car use, damages, grants, &/or other reimbursements, etc.); Process Intra-State Transfer Vouchers (ISTV) for reimbursements; Utilize Quickbooks Pro or similar software to perform various fiscal functions (e.g., prepare invoices, record payments, perform debt collection process, reconcile accounts between direct billing & revenue deposits, etc.); Contact vendors & other businesses to resolve problems with invoices; Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services (OSS) &/or Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) divisions (e.g., provide justification for expenditures verbally &/or in writing; calculates figures, etc.); Review, prepare & recommend various procedural &/or policy changes within the department, section&/or division; Utilize Microsoft Excel or other software to prepare spreadsheets for financial reports; (e.g., cost projections for Security & Investigation, Operating, Turnpike, Contraband & Forfeiture programs etc.); Monitor maintenance &/or equipment expenditure reports; Monitor out of state expenditures & verify General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates; Assist management in monitoring all aspects of federal grants (e.g., research grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals; develop cost projections &/or budgets; monitor, audit & track expenditures; prepare activity reports &/or billings; track revenue, etc.); Conduct special financial research for budget & vendor audits upon direction from supervisor &/or OSHP Superintendent; Perform other related duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, training, filing, answering phones, etc.).
Helpful Tips For Applying
Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume". Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
Qualification Options
Option 1
30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in
spreadsheet software .
Option 2
Or 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 .
Option 3
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
Organization : Public Safety
Agency Contact Name : Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov
Compensation : $25.77 per hour
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 7:00am to 3:30pm
Classified Indicator : Classified
Union : OCSEA
Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills : Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Records Management
Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Overview : The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Mission : The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
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