Financial Associate

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Remittance Payment Processing Unit

Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 Associate

• Prepare, compile & verify statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable &/or perform payroll activities:
• Greet & respond to in-person, telephone &/or written inquiries in a professional, courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal &/or external customer service;
• Listen carefully to internal &/or external customer's questions &/or concerns & ask appropriate follow-up questions to verify understanding;
• Provide a complete, knowledgeable, accurate, precise response immediately or provide a firm commitment as to when a response will be provided;
• Follow-up to ensure all of the customer's questions &/or concerns have been thoroughly answered;
• Verify, audit, & compile various reports & transactions for the vehicle registrations, SB 123 (partial reinstatement fees);
  
  

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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

• Or completion of high school technical program in accounting;
  
  

AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3

• Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

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Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$22.96 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Professional Skills

Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.