Senior Financial Analyst ( 260003R4 )
Organization :
Lottery Commission Agency Contact Name and Information :
Ohio Lottery Commission Office of Human Resources:
careers@lottery.ohio.gov
Unposting Date :
Jun 13, 2026, 3:59:00
AM Work Location :
Lausche Building 615 West Superior Avenue Cleveland 44113-1879
Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County Compensation :
$30.55/hour
Schedule :
Full-time Work Hours :
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator :
Classified Union :
OCSEA Primary Job Skill :
Accounting and Finance Technical Skills :
Interpreting Financial Statements, Mathematical Ability, Tax Administration Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork Agency Overview The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 50 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back
- and having fun while doing it.
Our mission is:
Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences.
Our vision is:
Investing in Ohio's students and communities through gaming innovation. We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning. Click here to visit our website and learn more about our agency and the products we offer. Check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! If you are ready to play…Come join us! Job Duties You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application. Responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst include but are not limited to:
- Completes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly tax responsibilities.
o Researches and analyzes tax reporting for the Office of Finance. o Serves as liaison to IRS and State of Ohio to troubleshoot and resolve any tax reporting financial issues, questions and communications. o Processes and remits daily tax payments to IRS and State of Ohio for Super Retailer and mobile cashing claims. o Checks Electronic Federal Tax Payment System daily. o Processes daily tax payments and completes annual filings via the Ohio Business Gateway. o Files yearly tax reconciliations to State of Ohio and files yearly IRS taxes. o Gathers data and prepares various tax forms including but not limited to IRS Forms 945, 1042, 1042-T and 1042-S. o Completes W-9 distribution, verification and updates to prize winner information using the IRS TIN Matching Program. o Gathers data and prepares W2G reports for deferred and one-time prize payments. Maintains duplicate W2G requests and processes changes, maintains records and coordinates with Office of IT for reissuance. Completes tax reconciliation for W2Gs. Works with Office of IT to confirm year-end W2G tax data accuracy and issuance to prize winners by January 31.
- Researches and analyzes complex financial information for Cashless Sales activity.
o Reviews vendor-provided transaction reports. Reconciles vendor remittances to OLC accounting records. Analyzes vendor-generated reports (including transaction volumes, player adoption rates, payment method trends) and assesses accuracy and completeness. o Gathers and analyzes cashless sales data to create reports for internal/external stakeholders. o Resolves cashless sales financial errors and notifies management of cashless issues. Serves as liaison to troubleshoot financial issues, questions and communications for cashless sales.
- Performs other financial and accounting duties.
o Assists in preparation of the commission report, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other miscellaneous accounting duties as needed. o Assists Budget Manager with budget forecasting/trend analysis. Assists with budgets as needed. Serves as backup support for biennium budget submission. o Performs other duties and works on special projects as directed. 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 42 months experience or 42 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or 12 months experience 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 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
Job Skills:
Accounting and Finance, Interpreting Financial Statements, Mathematical Ability, Tax Administration, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork Supplemental Information
OCSEA/AFSCME
bargaining unit position. Promotional/lateral transfers honored pursuant to the bargaining agreement.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INVITED NOTE
You are required to submit your resume as an attachment with your online employment application. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Start date immediately. This position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) from the Fair Labor Standards Act. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.g., college transcripts, DD Form 214 for veterans, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.) will be required at the time of the interview. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. Internal and external applicants please submit
ADM-4268
(Civil Service Application) to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources, no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the designated deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov/. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered. All questions concerning employment opportunities with the Ohio Lottery should be directed to the Ohio Lottery, Office of Human Resources at careers@lottery.ohio.gov. You may also call the TDD number at 1-800-750-0750 (toll free). The Ohio Lottery does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE:
Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Lottery Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONVICTION OF A FELONY, OR A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD DEGREE, WHICH INVOLVED GAMBLING, FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION, THEFT, OR ANY CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, PROHIBITS AN APPLICANT FROM BEING SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, AS LONG AS THE RECORD OF THE CONVICTION HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SEALED. ORC 3770.021 EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3770.02
(D)
OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. 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.
