Financial Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

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!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Financial Analyst

• Review, audit & code daily accounting transactions for entry into Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS).
• Post transactions &/or payments.
• Provides guidance to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) sections & district staff on fiscal matters.
• Conducts complex reconciliation of records.
• Prepare daily deposits &/or enter deposits into OAKS.
• Monitor revenue received from various sources.
• Process Intra-State Transfer Vouchers (ISTV) for reimbursements.
  
  

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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.

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Job Skills - Accounting and Finance

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jun 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77 - $33.52 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00am to 3:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Records Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.