Shared Services Associate

About the role

FSS Associate in one (1) of our lines of business: Supplier Operations. If you have experience in Supplier Operations this may be an opportunity for you. OBM is seeking a Financial Support Services Associate who will assist our OBM Financial Support Services (FSS) section. FSS is a business processing center that processes common administrative transactions for state agencies and business suppliers, with an emphasis on efficiency and customer service.

Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower, Columbus, OH (Franklin County)

Responsibilities

• Supplier Operations: updates to existing suppliers (name, address, contact information, tax identification changes); sets up and maintains electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for suppliers and Medicaid providers; processes 1099s; processes IRS Levy and Release of Levy on suppliers; generates and issues IRS B‑Notices.
• Travel & Expenses: audits expense reports, travel authorizations, and receipts for compliance with State of Ohio and FSS policies; ensures claims align with federal GSA lodging and per‑diem rates; manages and processes travel reimbursements within the state's accounting network.
• Accounts Payable: processes and pays approved invoices accurately and timely; ensures payments are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals; maintains payment controls and segregation of duties; monitors and prevents duplicate, erroneous, and fraudulent payments; reconciles accounts and supports financial reporting activities; manages payment inquiries and supplier payment issues.
• Cross‑Functional Support: works within the FSS business processing center handling diverse operational functions such as Accounts Payable and Supplier Operations.

Requirements

18 months of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, or a related field, or financial call center work in the private or governmental sector; or completion of associate‑level coursework in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration or a related field; or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.

Qualifications

• Meet or surpass production and quality goals
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility
• Strong attention to detail

Skills

• Technical Skills: Data Entry, Administrative support/services
• Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Listening
• Accounting and Finance, Organization, Budget and Management

Pay

$23.65 – $28.65 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time; Work Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.