Financial Analyst -2...5289 (2500054A)
Financial Analyst -2...5289
(2500054A)
Organization: Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Aug 28, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 31 30 East Broad Street 31st Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: 25.77
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Computer Literacy, Customer Research, Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Flexibility, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Public Assistance
Workforce Development
Unemployment Insurance
Adult Protective Services
Child Support
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone's world!
Guiding Principles
We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
We get better at what we do everyday.
Job Duties
Financial Analyst- 20038840, 20045289 (Two positions, one application)
Office of The Child Support establishes policies and guidelines for the child support program based on federal and state laws. Ohio's child support program provides services to help ensure that children receive the financial and medical support they are legally entitled to and deserve. Lean more about the office by visiting Job and Family Services - Office of Child Support website.
Working Title: Financial Analyst
What You'll Do
Day-to-Day you will:
Balance financial transactions in child support financial accounts, Child Support Payment Central's (CSPC) vendor application used to process payments, as well as the statewide child support application known as the Support Enforcement Tracking System (SETS).
Review various reports in Access databases, Excel spreadsheets and in the above systems.
Identify and review financial discrepancies. Once identified, take necessary actions to ensure that our bank accounts balance.
Work with other areas of Child Support, CSPC Vendor, Bank or other agencies to resolve financial issues.
Necessary Skills:
Basic accounting principles
Knowledge of double-entry system
Debit /credit rules
Ability to compile and sort data
Analyze multiple data sets
Critical thinking and problem solving
Proficient in Excel spreadsheets
Familiarity with working in databases, specifically Access and SQL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Travel: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you, must have a valid drivers license.
PN(s): 2...5289
What's In It For You
We offer our employees a sustainable lifestyle that includes a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
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 Ohio Med PPO plan. For more information, check out the MyBenefits Guide 2025-26 and see pages 8-9 for costs.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
BU: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid Childbirth/Adoption leave
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. As a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled into Ohio Deferred Compensation unless you opt-out within 90 days of hire date. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
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.
- Or -
30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- 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.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 30
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Hourly
$25.77
$26.76
$27.92
$29.22
$30.55
$31.58
$33.52
Annual
$53,602
$55,661
$58,074
$60,778
$63,544
$66,310
$69,722
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
Telework & Work-From-Home
All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.
Financial Analyst -2...5289
(2500054A)
Organization: Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: ...
Unposting Date: Aug 28, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 31 30 East Broad Street 31st Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: 25.77
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Computer Literacy, Customer Research, Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Flexibility, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Public Assistance
Workforce Development
Unemployment Insurance
Adult Protective Services
Child Support
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone's world!
Guiding Principles
We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
We get better at what we do everyday.
Job Duties
Financial Analyst- 20038840, 20045289 (Two positions, one application)
Office of The Child Support establishes policies and guidelines for the child support program based on federal and state laws. Ohio's child support program provides services to help ensure that children receive the financial and medical support they are legally entitled to and deserve. Lean more about the office by visiting Job and Family Services - Office of Child Support website.
Working Title: Financial Analyst
What You'll Do
Day-to-Day you will:
Balance financial transactions in child support financial accounts, Child Support Payment Central's (CSPC) vendor application used to process payments, as well as the statewide child support application known as the Support Enforcement Tracking System (SETS).
Review various reports in Access databases, Excel spreadsheets and in the above systems.
Identify and review financial discrepancies. Once identified, take necessary actions to ensure that our bank accounts balance.
Work with other areas of Child Support, CSPC Vendor, Bank or other agencies to resolve financial issues.
Necessary Skills:
Basic accounting principles
Knowledge of double-entry system
Debit /credit rules
Ability to compile and sort data
Analyze multiple data sets
Critical thinking and problem solving
Proficient in Excel spreadsheets
Familiarity with working in databases, specifically Access and SQL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Travel: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you, must have a valid drivers license.
PN(s): 2...5289
What's In It For You
We offer our employees a sustainable lifestyle that includes a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
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 Ohio Med PPO plan. For more information, check out the MyBenefits Guide 2025-26 and see pages 8-9 for costs.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
BU: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid Childbirth/Adoption leave
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. As a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled into Ohio Deferred Compensation unless you opt-out within 90 days of hire date. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
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.
- Or -
30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- 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.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 30
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Hourly
$25.77
$26.76
$27.92
$29.22
$30.55
$31.58
$33.52
Annual
$53,602
$55,661
$58,074
$60,778
$63,544
$66,310
$69,722
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
Telework & Work-From-Home
All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.
Job ID: 490587859
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025
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