Financial Associate (20078315, 20078313)

Job Duties Requires some knowledge of accounting systems and procedures to serve as payroll officer for institutionVerifies accuracy of information in Time Editor within Kronos (e.g., corrects missed punch adjustments)Ensures employees are accurately entered and maintained into Kronos Timekeeping System People Editor (e.g. applies correct pay rules, holiday group codes, union codes)Verifies and posts leave usage and work schedules into Kronos Timekeeping System and maintains and files records (e.g., requests for leave, overtime, schedule changes)Audits and verifies timesheets to meet payroll processing deadlines (e.g., ensures time interfaced from Kronos to OAKS properly and corrects as needed)Ensures accurate pay calculations in OAKS, calculates and/or posts additional pay earnings code (e.g., TWL, grievance settlements, fines)Calculate and/or post time reporting codes in timesheets (e.g., leave balance adjustments, previous pay period adjustments)Enters deductions and withholdingsEnters appropriate payroll coding into OAKS Payroll system for electronic fund transfers, Pay Works Card, leave conversion requests and pay-roll deductions (e.g., credit union, uniform allowance, union dues)Processes taxes, federal, state, local and school districtReviews and generates OAKS and Cognos reports for verification of accuracy and resolves any discrepancies (e.g., exception, no paycheck, low and high net, zero net, paycheck error, less than 80 hours)Run and reviews Kronos reports (e.g., missed punches, ID no match, sick and overtime in the same week, sick and holiday same week, absentee report)Maintains and files (e.g., deduction cards, tax forms, EFT enrollment and cancellation forms)Responds to and research if needed employee questions regarding payroll mattersInterprets the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes, various collective bargaining unit agreements, DAS directives, DRC policies and procedures relating to payrollAlerts supervisor to problem situationsAssists as needed in conducting presentations, new hire orientation and training sessions on payroll issuesOrganizes and distributes written communication (e.g. conversion forms, confidential mailing, warrants, garnishments and child support orders, check enclosures) as requiredProcesses requests for manual paychecksResearch OAKS discrepancies (e.g., error to leave balances, or pay warrant errors rate) and contact supervisors and employees to discuss correct discrepancies 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Accounting and Finance Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center Agency Contact Name and Information vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov Unposting Date Oct 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location DRC Central Office-Fran-ODOT Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $23.65 Schedule Full-time Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Computer Literacy, Accounting and Finance, Communications, Customer Service Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Agency Overview Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!