Job Description
Prepares, compiles & verifies statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable Enters transactions (for example, vouchers, requisitions, ISTV) & submits for approval Receives, records revenue (for example, cash, checks, credit/debit, ACH), invoices, vouchers, supporting documentation Codes documentation according to agency procedures Verifies accuracy of data & revises any errors (i.e. checks figures, postings, reports & documents, for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, & proper codes) Prepares revenue deposits by compiling data, verifying & balancing receipts, & sending cash, checks or other forms of payment to banks Matches purchasing documents with invoices & receiving documents, & records necessary information Keeps financial records using journals & ledgers or computers, processes stop, lost & stale-date payments Enters payment card transaction according to agency procedures records & analyzes information using spreadsheets, databases, &/or accounting software, performs calculations, & produces documents using 10-key calculators, computers, & multipurpose work centers Conducts basic reconciliation or notes & reports discrepancies found in records (e.g. payroll, lock boxes, deposits) Prepares pre-processing forms for OSS Verifies vendor transactions are coded appropriately to capture data for State initiatives/programs (for example, MBD/EDGE, Community Resource Program).
Performs Payroll activities:
reviews timesheets to detect & resolve payroll discrepancies; enters employee information in the payroll system; verified attendance, hours worked & pay adjustments, & posts information onto designated records; records employee information (for example, exemptions, transfers, & resignations) to maintain & update payroll records; reconciles leave time (for example, vacation, personal & sick leave) for employees; compiles employee time & payroll data from timesheet & other records. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills:
Accounting and Finance Supplemental Information Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, "Background Investigations for Employment," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Terry Penn at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
