<p>What You'll Do:</p> <p>Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services</p> <p>Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223</p> <p>Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm</p> <p>Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety</p> <ul> <li> <p>Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!</p> </li><li> <p>Free Parking!</p> </li><li> <p>Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!</p> </li><li> <p>Daycare On-site!</p> </li><li> <p>Cafeteria On-site!</p> </li></ul> <p>These positions may work in: Tax Distribution, Fiscal Section 3 (Accounts Payable) or Fiscal Section 5 (Accounts Payable)</p> <p>Examine, analyze, reconcile & prepare accounting records, financial statements, statistical reports, federal grant reports, etc. with accuracy, completeness & in compliance with established reporting & procedural standards:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Review, audit & process invoices; Process or reconcile payment card transactions; Audit accounts & purchase orders to ensure sufficient funds are available; Provide funding information for purchase requisitions;</p> </li><li> <p>Research, identify & correct accounts payable, accounts receivable, &/or customer information errors (e.g., budget, coding, interface, payments, etc.);</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize systems (i.e., state, federal, commercial, etc.) to gather information & prepare reports on bank accounts, credit cards, customer transactions or payments, etc.;</p> </li><li> <p>Research & initiate processes for unauthorized or erroneous payment card transactions, returned customer payments (e.g., check, Automated Clearing House (ACH), etc.);</p> </li><li> <p>Assist customers &/or agency with collections & certify unpaid items to the Attorney General's Office;</p> </li><li> <p>Initiate & re-issue refunds as requested from various business units (e.g., research & provide info on refunds as requested; research & process returned warrant refunds, etc.).</p> </li><li> <p>Accurately calculate service fees, revenue allocations, tabulate & verify report totals;</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare estimates & cost projections (e.g., payroll; budget planning; allocation for state &/or federal funds &/or grants); Communicate with internal & external customers to obtain &/or provide job related information;</p> </li><li> <p>Develop or assist in the development of forms, manuals, training material, etc.;</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other related duties as required (e.g., maintain accurate records, follow up on routine financial inquiries, respond to routine telephone & written inquiries; open &/or sort mail & maintain office files).</p> </li><li> <p>Helpful Tips for Applying:</p> </li><li> <p>Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".</p> </li><li> <p>Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".</p> </li></ul> <p>Option 1:</p> <p>30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.</p> <p>Option 2:</p> <ul> <li>Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. </li></ul> <p>Option 3:</p> <ul> <li>Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561. </li></ul> <p>Option 4:</p> <ul> <li>Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Skills: Accounting and Finance</p> <p>Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Research</p> <p>Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Customer Focus</p>