Financial Associate

Financial Associate

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $22.96 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Customer Service

Professional Skills: Customer Focus

Agency Overview: Bureau of Motor Vehicles Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Remittance Processing Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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!

What You'll Do as a Financial Associate

• Prepare, compile & verify statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable &/or perform payroll activities:
• Greet & respond to in-person, telephone &/or written inquiries in a professional, courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal &/or external customer service;
• Listen carefully to internal &/or external customer's questions &/or concerns & ask appropriate follow-up questions to verify understanding;
• Provide a complete, knowledgeable, accurate, precise response immediately or provide a firm commitment as to when a response will be provided;
• Follow-up to ensure all of the customer's questions &/or concerns have been thoroughly answered;
• Verify, audit, & compile various reports & transactions for the vehicle registrations, SB 123 (partial reinstatement fees)

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

Option 1 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Option 2 -Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Option 3 -Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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Job Skills

Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Background Check Information A BCI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants.

ADA StatementOhio 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 WorkplaceThe 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.