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.

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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.

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.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

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.

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Matthew Palte- HCM Sr. Analyst: [email protected]

Unposting Date

Mar 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77 - $33.52

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.