Financial Analyst

Organization: Attorney General Agency · Contact: Tina.Webb@ohioago.gov · Location: 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

About the role

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. This Financial Analyst position sits in the Finance Section and works a hybrid remote/in-person schedule: required in office during the training period, then 3–4 days per week in office after training (subject to change based on training and operational needs). Headquarters is at 30 E. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analyses and reporting under the direction of the CFO
• Lead or conduct research and reporting on various fiscal and operational issues using data analysis techniques; make recommendations for resolutions or improvements
• Assist with audit and internal audit preparation and responses
• Serve as a point of contact for incoming inquiries and public records requests
• Prepare bank deposits and petty cash checks for signature
• Perform actions in financial systems including invoice entry and routing, and voucher review and approval
• Maintain and update physical and electronic forms, documents, and policies
• Assist in operating and capital budget planning, preparation, and monitoring activities
• Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or related field
• Three (3) years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations, OR providing consultation to management on fiscal or operational matters, or matters pertaining to public or business administration
• A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience

Exceptional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or related field
• Five (5) years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations, OR providing consultation to management on fiscal or operational matters, or matters pertaining to public or business administration
• A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience
• Demonstrated track record in leading projects and problem solving independently

Pay

$38.06/hr – $43.27/hr

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time · 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday · Hybrid remote/in-person (in office during training, then 3–4 days/week in office)

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on several factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Additional Information

• Selected candidates will undergo background checks: criminal history, driving record, taxes, and drug test; an internet search of publicly available, job-related information may also be conducted.
• Employees of the Attorney General’s Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months to be eligible for consideration.
• The office may fill additional, similar positions from this posting.
• Position serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).
• Classified indicator: Unclassified; Union: Exempt from union; Primary job skill: Accounting and Finance.