State Accounting Financial Analyst

Position: State Accounting Financial Analyst 2

Organization

Budget and Management

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Derek Talib

Unposting Date

Jan 20, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower, 34 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus,

Primary Location

United States of America, Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus

Compensation: $

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical

Skills:

Accounting and Finance, Administrative support/services

Professional

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

What we do: The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

Job Description

What you'll do: As a State Accounting Financial Analyst 2, you will play a key role in reviewing financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to state agencies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing and approving vouchers, assisting agencies with problem resolution, and supporting accurate reporting and process improvements to maintain transparency and efficiency in state accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, researches, analyzes, and recommends the proper fields and/or documents required for approval of vouchers
• Approves vouchers and reviews unpaid vouchers for reason codes; makes necessary updates or communicates with participating agencies
• Researches customer inquiries and assists agencies with problem resolution via email or helpdesk cases
• Assists with development of procedural documentation and generates reports

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

• Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, finance or related field.
• OR 12 months experience as State Accounting Financial Analyst 1, 62211.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.

The final candidate selected for this 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.

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.

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