What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Associate (PN 20014318) position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
The Office of Financial Affairs/Cash Management Team is looking to fill the position of a Financial Associate that will support essential public health programs through accurate financial reporting, revenue management and customer services. Duties include:
Option 1:
Option 2
Option 3
Additional Qualifications
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Administrative support/services, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Clerical & Data Entry
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data.
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Financial Associate
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.
The Office of Financial Affairs/Cash Management Team is looking to fill the position of a Financial Associate that will support essential public health programs through accurate financial reporting, revenue management and customer services. Duties include:
- Maintain and reconcile revenue and accounting records across multiple financial systems.
- Prepare, compile, and verify financial reports, deposits, and supporting documentation.
- Process accounts receivable activities including payments, refunds, reimbursements and grant transactions.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness and proper coding.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer inquiries.
- Support revenue reporting, cash management and financial statement preparation.
- Maintain organized records and assists with compliance reporting and special projects.
- Collaborates with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely, accurate financial operations.
Option 1:
- 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Option 2
- Completion of high school technical program in accounting
- 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Option 3
- Completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
Additional Qualifications
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Associate or advanced degree in accounting or business administration
- Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (ex: Revenue, Disbursements/Expenses, Refunds, Cash Balances)
- Experience working with OAKS
- Experience working with EXCEL
- Experience working with COGNOS
- Experience in federal grant accounting and reporting
- Experience working with state and federal funding sources
- Experience working with accounts receivable
- Experience working with accounts payable
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Administrative support/services, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Clerical & Data Entry
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data.
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Financial Associate
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.
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