Columbus - Financial Analyst - PN: 20067499

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our General Ledger (GL) team in an entry‑level Financial Analyst role, partnering closely with Senior Analysts on a variety of meaningful and high‑impact projects.

• Take ownership of preparing daily bank and other account reconciliations to support accurate and timely financial operations.
• Prepare journal entries for an assigned fund using the Oracle GL system, contributing to the monthly GAAP‑basis financial statements and overall financial integrity.
• Examine and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established reporting and procedural standards.
• Apply strong critical‑thinking skills to manage time effectively, prioritize multiple tasks, solve problems, and draw clear, well‑supported conclusions.

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.

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561.

• 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.

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of Agency, Division & departmental policies & standard operating procedures*; accounting systems & procedures; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal operations*; ERP systems (e.g. OAKS FIN) &/or federal accounting system*; purchasing*; budgeting; office practices & procedures, human relations, Oracle General Ledger System*; State & Federal laws related to accounting*; DDA cash reconciliation*; ACH*; IC*; OAKS Daily TB*; P30s*; weekly warrant interface*; general ledger/trial balance; MCOs*; ACH Bank*; Warrants Issued & Warrants Cancellation Reports*; Surplus Self-Insured Employers’ Report*, Daily Cash Management*

Skill in calculator, electronic devices (e.g. computer, tablet, cell phone) & applicable software applications (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, word processing); OAKS BI reporting*; Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)*.

Ability to Critically think, manage time and prioritize tasks, preform variance analysis, define problems, collect & analyze data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare &/or edit financial reports, records, &/or correspondence; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; concentrate with attention to detail; deal with many variables & determine specific action; collaborate with co-workers on group projects; respond to confidential & sensitive inquiries from employees, public & government officials; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals & percentages; conduct financial analyses; prepare journal entries & reconciliations; create financial statements; prepare reports in narrative & graphical formats; communicate clearly in writing & verbally; plan & organize multiple tasks; work independently; deal with large number of technical variables to determine premium & cash projections; prepare financial statements for review; create documentation for monthly financial statements.

(*) Developed after employment.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [email protected].

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

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.

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.