What You’ll Do:
If you are looking for an interesting and exciting opportunity in state finance and providing a unique understanding of the state government enterprise, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the place for you!
OBM is seeking an advanced Financial Reporting Accountant 3 who will focus on GAAP reporting of the state’s annual $70+ billion in activity. Financial Reporting Accountants participate in the compilation of the state’s 300+ page Annual Comprehensive Financial Report which undergoes the largest governmental financial statement audit in Ohio. This position also coordinates with state agencies to obtain federal grant expenditure activity for inclusion in the state’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and leads or assists in researching and implementing required Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Duties include:
• Participates in the development/preparation of state agency Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting packages for accuracy and completion; participates in the preparation of the statewide SEFA and related schedules.
• Researches, analyzes, and applies applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); researches and applies federal guidance related to financial statements and SEFA.
• Research, develop, and present financial reporting training materials and provide guidance to state agency personnel.
• Participates in the development/preparation of state agency GAAP Reporting Packages (GRP) for accuracy and completeness; participates in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial report (ACFR).
• Queries and manipulates on-line data from the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) for financial reporting purposes as well as for management decision makers.
• Performs select review of work completed by lower-level GAAP staff or as assigned; initiates, leads and/or attends meetings as required.
• Assists in writing and/or development of Financial Reporting policies & work section/workpaper procedures.
What’s in it for you:
The State of Ohio takes care of the team that cares for Ohioans!
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The benefits package available to State of Ohio employees has an estimated value of almost 30% of total compensation.
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 available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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
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.
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.
Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in accounting; 1 yr. work exp. as accountant or CPA.
-Or completion of undergraduate major core program in accounting; successful passage of CPA examination or 2 yrs. work exp. in accounting or auditing.
-Or 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in governmental accounting or auditing.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Financial Reporting Accountant 2, 66212.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.