Senior Financial Analyst

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for a Senior Financial Analyst within the Division of Mineral Resources Management headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229.  To learn more about the Division of Mineral Resources Management please visit http://minerals.ohiodnr.gov/.

What you will do:

• Administer fiscal aspects of federal grants for the Abandoned Mine Lands, Coal, and Mine Safety Programs.
• Collaborate with program and fiscal staff to assemble grant applications, prepare budgets, complete regular reports (monthly, quarterly, and yearly), closes out applications at end of grant process and coordinates cash drawdowns.
• Provide assistance to program managers, fiscal staff, senior management, and federal program managers for grant funding, requirements, and processes.
• Independently research & analyze complex information to resolve errors, modify data, &/or determine appropriate action.
• Perform duties to assist with operating the division fiscal office (purchasing, accounts payable, revenue, escrow agreements, inventory, monitoring expenditures and revenue, completing chart field requests, forecasting & trend analysis of existing & expected funds).

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after complete eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources!  Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Qualifications

Completion of a graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field AND 6 months of experience or 6 months of training in accounting and/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-OR completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field AND 18 months of experience or 18 months of training in accounting and/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-OR 42 months of experience or 42 months of training in accounting and/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-OR 12 months of 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 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of: Purchasing*; Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (Ohio Administrative Knowledge System [OAKS-FIN]) &/or federal accounting systems*; budgeting; accounting; agency policies & procedures (department, division, fiscal)*; government structure & process (federal, state, local)*; law (state/federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal operations, Ohio Revised Code [ORC] 1503.02, Ohio Administrative Code [OAC] 1501)*.  Skilled in: word processing (Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Access, OAKS FIN*, COGNOS Business Intelligence (BI)*); equipment operation (calculator, computer, multipurpose work centers, tablets, electronic devices, cell phone).  Ability to: define problems, collect data & analyze data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables & determine specific action (e.g., identifies errors and makes corrections, reviews production reports and makes recommendations); calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; collaborate with co-workers on group projects &/or respond to confidential & sensitive inquiries from employees, public & government officials; prepare &/or edit financial reports, records &/or correspondence; concentrate with attention to detail.

(*)Developed after employment.

Competencies:  Analyzing Data or Information; Getting Information; Working with Computers

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov