Senior Financial Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!
  
  

This position will work in: Grant Support Services

What You'll Do As a Sr. Financial Analyst

• Independently or as a lead worker research & analyze complex information to resolve errors, modify data, &/or determine appropriate action within assigned area.
• Audit & process financial transactions including vender payments, payroll, travel, refunds, etc.; Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services to troubleshoot any financial issues, questions, & communications; Analyze & resolve errors & out of balance conditions; Audit accounts to ensure sufficient funds have been encumbered or debited.
• Gather data & assist in the preparation of federal reports; Coordinate & prepare cash draw-downs.
• Assist in updating fiscal policy &/or make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Assist with the preparation of data (e.g., personnel service expenditures, overtime utilization, maintenance & equipment requirements).
• Perform debt collection process by determining late payments & sending notices, creating payment schedules & certifying unpaid invoices to Attorney General's Office.
  
  

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Option 1

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;
  
  

AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3

• Or completion of graduate 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 advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.
• 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

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kristopher Croom / kacroom@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$30.55

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am - 4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance, Research

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Reasoning

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.