Financial Analyst - 20062550

About the role

The Fiscal Section of the Division of Administration is seeking a Financial Analyst for Accounts Payable (AP). This role supports overall leadership and administrative functions within the Division, which includes the Office of Director, Communications, Fiscal, Human Resources, IT, Legal, and Legislative Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices ranging from medium to advanced complexity.
• Process Interstate Transfer Vouchers (ISTVs).
• Assist with Electronic Data Interchanges (EDIs).
• Monitor group mailbox and assist with issue resolution between departments, divisions, and suppliers.
• Provide backup support to the Senior Financial Analyst, as needed.
• Assist with training new hires.
• Prepare and analyze Cognos Business Intelligence (Cognos BI) reports.

Requirements

• 30 months of experience or training in accounting and/or finance, including intermediate-level experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, plus 6 months of experience or training in accounting and/or finance, including intermediate-level experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR 12 months of experience as a Financial Associate (Job Code 66561).
• Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may substitute for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Accounting and finance, spreadsheet software (intermediate level), Cognos Business Intelligence (Cognos BI).
• Professional Skills: Analytical skills, attention to detail, customer focus, organization, customer research, customer service.

Benefits

• Full-time position.
• Classified role under the OCSEA union.

Pay

$26.54 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Work Location

Commerce Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Commerce promotes prosperity by protecting what matters most to Ohioans. As the state’s chief regulator, the department impacts daily life through compliance, proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce oversees nine operating divisions and one standalone program spanning industries such as real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction, skilled trades, and cannabis. The department’s guiding principles are: Inclusive, Motivated, Proactive, Accountable, Customer-Focused, and Teamwork (IMPACT).