Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst (250004I8)

Senior Financial Analyst

(250004I8)

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley ...

Unposting Date: Jun 15, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

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

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

Compensation: $29.23 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, Research

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission

The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Job Duties

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Under the direction of Financial Analyst Supervisor, within the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Fiscal Services Section, independently or as a lead worker researches & analyzes complex information to resolve errors, modifies data &/or determines appropriate action with external involvement:

Implements & provides direction on accounts payable reporting & monitoring processes across the division;

Ensures that routine procedures for processing operating transactions are being followed;

Utilizes Business Intelligence (BI), Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) Financials, Microsoft Access &/or Excel to run reports to monitor activity;

Recommends corrective action & raises awareness of suspicious or non-compliant activity to manager;

Assists with training on all new processes for accounts payable & travel;

Monitors program effectiveness (e.g., validates processes, solicits feedback from colleagues & management, etc.) in order to maintain the integrity of the department's spending & prevent abuse through consistent & transparent procedures & reporting requirements;

Monitors & reports on accounts payable activities to ensure uniformity between payables & goods taken into inventory; Ensures purchased items make it into inventory;

Utilizes Microsoft Office products & contracts to establish reporting methods for verifying the accuracy of prices paid against invoices;

Ensures compliance of agency established accounting policies & procedures with Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & Department of Administrative Services (DAS) requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as state & federal laws & regulations as they relate to the accounts payable program;

Reviews & makes recommendations for business functions of Accounts Payable section;

Analyzes productivity levels ensuring efficiency & quality of agency operations &/or services;

Researches & analyzes programs, procedures & policies & makes recommendations to supervisor for improvements;

Recommends & implements approved activities;

Utilizes data analysis &/or trend analysis to present business solutions based on benchmarking & interpretation of data used for operational purposes;

Identifies program deficiencies & recommends improvements through increased efficiencies by compiling historical & current information (i.e., executive summaries, status reports, quarterly reports, outstanding reports, graphs, etc.) which supports the recommendation to change or enhance accounts payable programs;

Performs various duties related to the Accounts Payable Program (e.g., enters & reviews vouchers; reviews rejects; assists in completion of monthly & quarterly payables reports prepares reconciliation reports as it relates to accounts payables; coordinates stop payment process & reissuance functions; monitors voucher cancellation & travel reimbursement; ensures timely & accurate payment of all operating invoices; etc.);

Collaborates with purchasing program lead;

Explains account code usage & monitors compliance with Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) & OBM payment procedures;

Assists Manager in participating in process walkthroughs for accounts payable;

Acts as liaison with districts to assist in the processing of district operating vouchers for payment & responds to district inquiries;

Serves as liaison between ODPS & OBM on accounts payable matters; Researches & resolves issues;

Researches & responds to inquiries & complaints; Furnishes information & explains programs to the public.

Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., updates training materials using Microsoft PowerPoint; coordinates staff & district meetings; maintains shared drives to ensure they are updated & in compliance with retention schedules; etc.).

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

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;

AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3

-Or completion of graduate 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 advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.

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