Financial Associate

Financial Associate

Organization : Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center

Work Location : Northwest Developmental Center, 1101 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, 43614

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation : $22.96

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8am-4pm

Classified Indicator : Classified

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance

Job Description : About Us : The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency. We offer a state-wide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. The Northwest Ohio Developmental Center is located in the Northwest region of Ohio. Northwest Ohio Developmental Center (NODC) is an all adult facility located in Toledo.

DODD Vision Statement : An integrated system that helps and empowers people to live their best life.

DODD Mission Statement : The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families, wherever they chose to live, work, and spend their day.

DODD Core Values : Kindness & Empathy - All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners and each other. Collaboration - We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust. Transparency - We are accessible and visible in our business practices. Quality Innovation - The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence. Inclusiveness - Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designated to ensure that every person is treated equally and every voice is heard fairly. Accountability - We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Job Duties : Prepares, compiles & verifies statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports & tables related to accounts payable & accounts receivable : Enters transactions (e.g., vouchers, requisitions, ISTVs) & submits for approval Receives & records revenue (e.g., cash, checks, credit / debit, ACH), invoices, vouchers & supporting documentation Codes documents according to agency procedures Verifies accuracy of data & revises any errors (i.e., checks figures, postings, reports & documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, & proper codes) Prepares revenue deposits by compiling data, verifying & balancing receipts, & sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks Matches purchasing documents with invoices & receiving documents, & records necessary information Keeps financial records using journals & ledgers or computers Processes stop, lost & stale-date payments Enters payment card transactions according to agency procedures Records & analyzes information using spreadsheets, databases, & / or accounting software Performs calculations & produces documents using 10-key calculators, computers, & multi-purpose workcentres Conducts basic reconciliation or notes & reports discrepancies found in records (e.g., payroll, lock boxes, deposits) Prepares pre-processing forms for OSS Verifies vendor transactions are coded appropriately to capture data for State initiatives / programs (e.g., MBE / EDGE, Community Resource Program) & / OR Performs payroll activities : Reviews timesheets to detect & resolve payroll discrepancies Processes paperwork for new employees (e.g., I-9, benefit enrollment forms) & enters employee information into the payroll system Verifies attendance, hours worked, & pay adjustments, & posts information onto designated records Records employee information (e.g., exemptions, transfers, & resignations) to maintain & update payroll records Reconciles leave time (e.g., vacation, personal & sick leave) for employees Compiles employee time & payroll data from timesheets & other records Performs other related accounting duties : Contacts customers to obtain or relay account information Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts Performs general office duties (e.g., files; answers telephones; handles routine correspondence) Balances petty cash (e.g., reconciles receipts & cash to authorized level; prepares documents to support replenishment of cash) Makes travel arrangements for staff Enters, reconciles & maintains asset records in asset management system (e.g., labels new asset; completes surplus reports) Contacts prospective vendors to establish in OAKS & agency system or modifies vendor information

Why Work for the State of Ohio : 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.

Qualifications : 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting & / or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of high school technical program in accounting; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting or finance to include a basic level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of associate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills : Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information : $22.96 per hour with the first increase in 120 days. Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

ADA Statement : 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.

Drug-Free Workplace : 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.