Financial Associate

Financial Associate

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is seeking an experienced Financial Associate to join our Fiscal team. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and customer service duties that are essential to the smooth functioning of our organization. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytical, and customer-focused professional to contribute to the financial success of our organization. If you have a passion for accounting and a drive to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Financial Associate Duties:

• Prepare, compile, and verify financial data related to accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Generate reports to monitor and identify problems preventing timely payment
• Review invoices and assist with processing vouchers
• Investigate returned checks and take appropriate action
• Process case service payments
• Assist customers with account-related questions and resolve any issues

A Successful Financial Associate:

• Proficiency in using accounting software, spreadsheets, and other office technologies
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records
• Effective communication and customer service skills to interpret and concisely explain financial information to vendors and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of general accounting

Pay Information:

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Location Requirements:

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Applications and Selections:

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io . Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage." On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact View email address on click.appcast.io . This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check:

The final candidate selected for the 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.

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:

18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting and/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of high school technical program in accounting and 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. -Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above. Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Clerical and Data Entry, Communications, Mathematical Ability, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Time Management

Supplemental Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io so proper arrangements can be made. 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.