About Us
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) a cabinet -level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of ODA is a member of the Governor’s cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports , and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, ODA strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
ODA is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to , older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, ODA actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within ODA.
Our core values are:
- Promote Independence- Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
- Empower Communities- Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
- Challenge Ageism- Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
- Advocate for Excellence- Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Engage in Innovation- Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website .
About the Division
TheFiscal Division monitors the programs, services and administrative entities that receive funding through the department. Fiscal staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes and policies; process payments to vendors and subrecipients, and manage the department’s administrative resources, purchasing, revenue, travel and inventory. They also track spending, prepare and monitor the biennial budget, manage the grants process for funds passed through the department, and monitor the fiscal processes of the department’s grant subrecipients.
About the Role
Further your career with an agency that values advocacy, collaboration, and purpose. ODA is looking for a talented and trustworthy individual to serve asthe Senior Financial Analyst.
Key Duties of this role are:
- Research, analyze and enter complex accounting information
- Examine accounting records to assess accuracy
- Performs fiscal year setup and maintenance
- Processes payments and handles agency program payment inquiries
- Generates and monitors financial reports
For more in-depth job duties, please click here to view the position description.
Perks
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:
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- A variety of educational and professional development funding
- Retirement: Visit the OPERS website for more information
- Ohio Deferred Compensation program : Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information
Applying for position :
- When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, you must describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting .
- All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education on your civil service application.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. 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 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
-Or 12 mos. exp. 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.