---

---

Location

Columbus, OH | United States

---

Job description

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Organization : Attorney General

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am-5:00pm

Compensation : $28.85/hour-$36.06/hour

Unposting Date : Mar 12, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Strategic Thinking

Agency Contact Name : Kelly Smith

Agency Contact Information : [email protected]

Financial Analyst

(240002E2)

Job Duties

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The 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. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a position in the Finance Section. This position will work a hybrid remote/in-person schedule (will be required in office during the training period, and then 3-4 days a week in office after training). There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is at 30 E. Broad St Columbus, Ohio 43215.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the CFO, performs financial activities and actions in financial systems including, but limited to, invoice entry and routing, voucher review and approval, preparing bank deposits, and preparing petty cash checks for signature

• Serves as a point of contact for incoming Finance inquiries and public records requests

• maintains and updates physical and electronic forms, documents, and policies

• prepares and distributes office-wide announcements and updates

• Performs complex financial analyses and reporting, conducts research on various fiscal and operational issues using data analysis techniques, makes recommendations for resolutions or improvements, and assists with audit and internal audit preparation and responses.

• In collaboration with Finance and AGO leadership, assists in budget planning, preparation, and monitoring

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or related field and 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 of study may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Exceptional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or related field and 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 of study may be substituted for one (2) years of the required experience. An exceptional candidate will have a demonstrated track record in leading projects and problem solving independently.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Interpreting Data

ADA Statement

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.

As a high-impact organization focused on protecting Ohio families, the Attorney General’s Office knows diversity is our strength. Office leaders make it a priority to incorporate diversity and foster inclusion in all levels of our office. To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion at the AGO, click here!

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#: 24-03-040

Background Check Information

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

---

Job tags

---

---

Salary