Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

This position is in the Cost Allocation and Reconciliation Section within the Bureau of Federal Reporting and Cash Management. The selected candidate will utilize OAKS HCM, OAKS FIN and Kronos to ensure proper funding of employees of the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) as well as perform essential federal reporting. Essential duties of this position include the following:

• Establishes and maintains payroll coding to ensure proper assignment and allocation of costs of federal funds used to fund employees
• Validates/creates combo codes (funding) to ensure proper up to date coding is being used within OAKS HCM
• Updates Chart of accounts based on agency need and create additional chartfields when needed
• Ensures position budget tables are accurately created and assigned based on agency payroll coding
• Maintains financial coding and creation of speedcharts within OAKS FIN
• Processes DCY bi-weekly payroll journal and prepares OAKS FIN payroll journals to post to General Ledger
• Prepares Reconciliation Journals when updated are needed to General Ledger
• Tracks personnel actions to validate proper payroll coding is applied to employees
• Prepares requested reports using BI Cognos, Kronos, OAKS HCM or OAKS FIN and able to present findings to stakeholders
• Assists with quarterly Administrative Cost Reports that utilize cost pools and direct costs
• Maintains changes to Cost Allocation Plan consistent with changes to agency operations and structure

Pay Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

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: 3 yrs. experience in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis). -Or completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting that included fiscal analysis, management & control (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis). -Or Completion of graduate core program in accounting, public finance, public administration or business administration which included coursework in quantitative/statistical analysis (e.g., probability; linear regression; multiple variable regression; computer assisted regression analysis models; trend analysis; forecasting cost benefit analysis). -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information: The Ohio Department of Children and Youth does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application. Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license. 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.