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 Ensure position budget tables are accurately created and assigned based on agency payroll coding Maintains financial coding and creation of speedcharts within OAKS FIN Process 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 Tracking personnel actions to validate proper payroll coding is applied to employees. Prepare 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 Maintain 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. Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months Pay Range OCSEA/ 32 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $31.47 $32.84 $34.53 $36.20 $38.01 $39.86 $41.81 $43.90 Annual $65,458 $68,307 $71,822 $75,296 $79,061 $82,909 $86,965 $91,312 Background Check Information 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. Status of posted positions You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov. 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 Agency Contact Name and Information Ashley.Sydebotham@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov Unposting Date Oct 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Children&Youth N. High Complex Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $31.47 per hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Classified Indicator Classified Professional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail Agency Overview About us Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. Location Requirements DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.