What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities?
Financial Analyst Position Overview
As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our financial records are accurate and systems run smoothly. Financial Analysts examine, analyze, and reconcile accounting records, review general ledger reports and update internal accounting ledgers, research discrepancies, make projections and approve transactions. They also provide training and support to internal customers and assist vendors and auditors with payment questions. If you are looking for a public service career where you can use your financial education and experience to support our team and Ohioans with disabilities, we encourage you to apply today!
Financial Analyst Duties
The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.
Pay Information
Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
Pay Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
OCSEA 30
Hourly
$25.77
$26.76
$27.92
$29.22
$30.55
$31.88
$33.52
Annual
$53,602.00
$55,661.00
$58,074.00
$60,778.00
$63,544.00
$66,310.00
$69,722.00
Location Requirements
We are increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations as space permits. The transition timeline for each office is being determined, and more information will be provided by your supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.
Applications and Selections
Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.
Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
30 months' experience or 30 months' training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Bookkeeping, Business, Data Analytics, Interpreting Financial Statements, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data
Organization
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information
Vanessa Roach, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
150 OOD Cmplx
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$25.77/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Interpreting Financial Statements, Business
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov .
Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!
As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our financial records are accurate and systems run smoothly. Financial Analysts examine, analyze, and reconcile accounting records, review general ledger reports and update internal accounting ledgers, research discrepancies, make projections and approve transactions. They also provide training and support to internal customers and assist vendors and auditors with payment questions. If you are looking for a public service career where you can use your financial education and experience to support our team and Ohioans with disabilities, we encourage you to apply today!
Financial Analyst Duties
- Review general ledger activity and updates the internal accounting ledger to complete the analysis and calculate the daily cash draw.
- Review payment card transactions and purchase requisitions to determine if purchasing rules were followed and appropriateness of the coding.
- Manage and reconcile debt receivables.
- Reconcile the agency’s petty cash.
- Create and run reports to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Has great critical thinking skills.
- Pays attention to details, big and small.
- Generates and analyzes reports accurately.
- Has advanced experience with applications such as Microsoft Excel and Tableau.
- Is a life-long active learner.
The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.
Pay Information
Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
Pay Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
OCSEA 30
Hourly
$25.77
$26.76
$27.92
$29.22
$30.55
$31.88
$33.52
Annual
$53,602.00
$55,661.00
$58,074.00
$60,778.00
$63,544.00
$66,310.00
$69,722.00
Location Requirements
We are increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations as space permits. The transition timeline for each office is being determined, and more information will be provided by your supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.
Applications and Selections
Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.
Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Background Check
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
30 months' experience or 30 months' training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field AND 6 months' experience or 6 months' training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or 12 months' experience as Financial Associate, 66561.
- Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Bookkeeping, Business, Data Analytics, Interpreting Financial Statements, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data
Organization
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information
Vanessa Roach, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
150 OOD Cmplx
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$25.77/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Interpreting Financial Statements, Business
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov .
Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!
Salary : $53,602