MISSION STATEMENT:

At the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, it is our mission to provide policy analysis, fiscal research and financial management services to the Governor and agencies of state government, helping to ensure the proper and responsible use of state resources.

As a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of state government, OBM develops, coordinates and monitors the individual budgets of state agencies and reviews all financial transactions made with public funds

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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 entry level Shared Services Associate who will assist our OBM Shared Services (OSS) division. OSS is a business processing center that processes common administrative transactions for state agencies and business suppliers, with an emphasis on efficiency and customer service.

What You'll Do:

-Work with a self-directed work team to establish and update state suppliers.
-Process vouchers, reimbursements, and grants
-Validate information for accuracy & completeness within established State of Ohio and OSS guidelines and timelines.
-Works with OSS leadership to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Contributing to the development & achievement of short & long-term department objectives and goals.
-Provide magical customer service to our internal and external customers
-May be assigned to work in any of the Shared Services areas: Supplier Operations, Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense or Contact Center

A Successful Candidate Will:
-Meet or surpass the production and quality goals
-Work well independently and as part of a team
-Have strong communication skills
-Be flexible
-Have strong attention to details

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 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 the position.

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.

Our Team:

The mission of the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is to provide policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services to the Governor and state agencies, helping to ensure the proper and responsible use of state resources.

To learn more about us, check out our OBM website!

Teleworking:

Subject to OBM’s teleworking policy and an approved teleworking agreement, this position is eligible to work from a remote location on a hybrid basis. The selected applicant may be required to complete initial trainings prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by OBM’s Director of Human Resources and management, subject to the conditions outlined in the agency policy and teleworking agreement.

Completion of associate core coursework in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration or related field;

-Or 18 mos. exp. in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, or related field, or financial call center work in private sector or other governmental sector;

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Knowledge of state accounting practices*; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); agencies’ financial policies, procedures & controls*; general office practices & procedures; workflow analysis & financial concepts. Skill in computer use including completion of financial transactions; management of customer inquiries; report preparation using word processing, spreadsheet & other business software. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, & divide fractions, percentages & decimals; understand state accounting procedures; maintain accurate records; gather, collate & classify data & information; assemble data into reports; research questions about financial transactions & answer complex telephone inquiries; participate actively in &/or lead self-directed work teams with minimal supervision; maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines in an environment with intense & public focus on high performance & individual & team measurement; take initiative, provide suggestions, feedback & coaching to co-workers for improvement while maintaining productive working relationship with co-workers, other state employees & customers of Ohio Shared Services center; participate in multi-discipline &/or cross-functional special project teams; effectively communicate orally & in writing; identify areas of improvement &/or solutions to system processes; have excellent self-management, including ability to self-critique, gather critiques of others & incorporate feedback for improved performance.
(*) Developed after employment.

Applying for this position:

• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
• 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 final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.