Financial Analyst

• Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission
• The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service
• Free Parking
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path
• Daycare On-site
• Cafeteria On-site

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Under direction of the Financial Analyst Supervisor, examine &/or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness & conformance to reporting & procedural standards: 

• Review, audit & code daily accounting transactions for entry into Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS);
• Post transactions &/or payments (e.g., conducts final audit of vouchers prior to leaving division for processing, authorize payment of expenses for assigned state agency, etc.);
• Provides guidance to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) sections & district staff on fiscal matters (e.g., handling invoices, vendor contracts, resolving payment card transactions, ensuring state & federal expenditures are within the guidelines, etc.);
• Conducts complex reconciliation of records (e.g., payment card, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions, etc.) monitoring expenditure &/or threshold amounts;
• Prepare daily deposits &/or enter deposits into OAKS;
•  Monitor revenue received from various sources (e.g., Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), Contraband, DUI, Turnpike, court fines & penalties, patrol car use, damages, grants, &/or other reimbursements, etc.);
• Process Intra-State Transfer Vouchers (ISTV) for reimbursements;
• Utilize Quickbooks Pro or similar software to perform various fiscal functions (e.g., prepare invoices, record payments, perform debt collection process, reconcile accounts between direct billing & revenue deposits, etc.);
• Contact vendors & other businesses to resolve problems with invoices;
• Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services (OSS) &/or Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) divisions (e.g., provide justification for expenditures verbally &/or in writing; calculates figures, etc.);
• Review, prepare & recommend various procedural &/or policy changes within the department, section&/or division;
• Utilize Microsoft Excel or other software to prepare spreadsheets for financial reports; (e.g., cost projections for Security & Investigation, Operating, Turnpike, Contraband & Forfeiture programs etc.);
• Monitor maintenance &/or equipment expenditure reports; Monitor out of state expenditures & verify General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates;
• Assist management in monitoring all aspects of federal grants (e.g., research grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals; develop cost projections &/or budgets; monitor, audit & track expenditures; prepare activity reports &/or billings; track revenue, etc.);
• Conduct special financial research for budget & vendor audits upon direction from supervisor &/or OSHP Superintendent;
• Perform other related duties as assigned (e.g., special projects, training, filing, answering phones, etc.).

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including 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, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Option 1
30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

Option 2
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 
AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

Option 3
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561. 


Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 
NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.


Job Skills - Accounting and Finance

• UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.
• Background Check Information
•  A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.