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Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

  • Public Assistance
  • Workforce Development
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Agency Mission

To improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens.

Our Vision

To be the nation's leading workforce development and family support system.

Our Values

Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, and Compassion

The Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) administers Ohio's unemployment insurance program, which provides short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It reduces the hardship felt by families during period of temporary unemployment and bolsters the local economies by maintaining the purchasing power of the unemployed worker. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OUIO webpage at jfs.ohio.gov/ouc.

What You’ll Do

This position works in OUIO's Performance and Systems area, Finance Section, Accounting Unit.

In this job, your responsibilities will include:

  • Bookkeeping
  • Reporting: Preparing and transmitting financial and statistical reports
  • Public Interaction: Interact with customers via the phone, email, or other methods.
  • Task Prioritization: Success in this role requires efficient time management and the ability to multitask.
  • Teamwork: Supporting coworkers with daily tasks and special projects.

We are looking for people with these skills and abilities:

  • Skill in Microsoft Excel to be able to analyze data. Create, format, and edit documents using Microsoft Word. Be able to use Microsoft Teams.
  • Critical Thinking: Be able to analyze and evaluate a situation and consider many options before making decisions.
  • Resourceful: Use resources from your education, technology, or people.
  • Collaborative: Be able to work as team member to achieve our operational goals.
  • Adaptive: Be able to adjust to changing circumstances as priorities change.

Challenges: You need to be flexible and able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.

Schedule: Normal working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. This hybrid job is a mix of in-office and remote work.

Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, training, or other operational needs.

PN(s): 20032446 & 20099581

 

Qualifications

 

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: 

Option 1:

  • 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2:

  • Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
  • AND 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

Option 3:

  • 12 months experience 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 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Technical & Professional Skills Utilized: Accounting and Finance, Bookkeeping, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Priority Setting.

Tips For Your Application

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