Financial Analyst

The Ohio Lottery Commission supports teleworking as a work model for employees.Telework can improve an employee’s work/life balance and increase employee productivity.This position is eligible for hybrid work pursuant to the Ohio Lottery Commission’s Teleworking Policy, which incorporates both telework and in-office work days. If approved, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the requirements established in the Ohio Lottery Commission’s telework agreement and policy.

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

About Us:

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 40 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back – and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: Investing in Ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation.

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

Click here to visit our website and learn more about our agency and the products we offer. Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

If you are ready to play…Come join us!

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst include but are not limited to:

• Examines, analyzes, and conducts complex reconciliation of accounts payable records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • Reviews and reconciles agency expenditure transactions.
  • Analyzes invoices, approvals, and purchase orders to ensure a complete reconciliation.
  • Enters accounts payable data into system. Monitors accounts payable data entered into system.
  • Processes payment of accounts payable and monitors payment status.
  • Ensures timely vendor payments to minimize interest penalty assessments, vendor inquiries, and complaints.
  • Receives invoices and assesses accuracy.
  • Emails invoices and/or reports to appropriate employees for authorization for approval of payment.
  • Denies incorrect vouchers and researches and analyzes and resolves errors.
• Conducts complex reconciliation of payment cards.
  • Processes OLC payment card payments within allotted time.
  • Assesses accuracy of card purchases and ensures appropriate funds are used.
  • Researches questionable and/or unauthorized transactions.
  • Attaches back-up documentation to vouchers.
• Conducts complex reconciliation of claims records.
  • Examines and analyzes gross deferred prize claim statements of previous year and deferred monthly reconciliation.
  • Examines and analyzes projected pay lists and creates related reports and statements detailing all monthly prize assignment payments.
  • Receives requests for duplicate W2G and processes accordingly. Maintains records of W2G requests and changes and requests duplicates.
• Prepares and analyzes various required financial reports.
• Travels throughout State to assist supervisor with training Super Retailers on prize claim processing.
• Complies with directives and laws for accounts payable and claims records retention. Places related documents in boxes and determines which documents are to be sent to imaging and records retention. Ensures physical safekeeping of related documents.
• Answers departmental telephones.
• Uses various software programs to complete daily job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects.

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.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Claims Examination, Customer Service, Interpreting Financial Statements, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork

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.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of OLC & Office of Finance rules, regulations, policies & procedures*; Claims department rules, regulations, policies & procedures*; OLC Customer Service Standards*; Accounts payable*; Accounting; Applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal operations*; ERP systems (e.g., OAKS FIN)*; Purchasing*; Budgeting; Claims processing*; W2G*. Skilled in Use of calculator; Use of electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone); Use of applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing); Use of multi-purpose workcentres; OAKS BI reporting*. Ability to Define problems, collect & analyze data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Prepare &/or edit financial reports, records &/or correspondence; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Concentrate with attention to detail; Deal with many variables & determine specific action; Collaborate with co-workers on group projects; Respond to confidential & sensitive inquiries from employees, public & government officials; Read & record figures accurately; Calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.
(*)Developed after employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit position.

Promotional/lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires in-state travel.

NOTE:

You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Start date immediately.

This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview.

New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Internal and external applicants please submit ADM-4268 (Civil Service Application) to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources, no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. All questions concerning employment opportunities with the Ohio Lottery should be directed to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources at careers@lottery.ohio.gov. You may also call the TDD number at 1-800-750-0750 (toll free). The Ohio Lottery does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Lottery Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED. ORC 3770.021

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3770.02(D) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.