Financial Associate (Corporate) jobs in Elyria, OH

Financial Associate (Payroll) - 20021552

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures employees are accurately entered and maintained into Kronos Timekeeping System People Editor (e.g., applies correct pay rules, holiday group codes, union codes).
• Verifies and posts leave usage and work schedules into Kronos Timekeeping System and maintains and files records (e.g., requests for leaves, overtime, schedule changes).
• Audits and verifies timesheets to meet payroll processing deadlines (e.g., ensures time interfaced from Kronos to OAKS properly and corrects as needed).
• Ensures accurate pay calculations in OAKS, calculates and/or posts additional pay earnings code (e.g., TWL, grievance settlements, fines).
• Calculate and/or posts time reporting codes in timesheets (e.g., leave balance adjustments, previous pay period adjustments).
  Enters deductions and withholdings.
• Enters appropriate payroll coding into OAKS Payroll system for electronic fund transfers, Pay Works Card, leave conversion requests and payroll deductions (e.g., credit union, uniform allowance, union dues).
• Processes taxes, federal, state, local and school district.
• Reviews and generates OAKS and Cognos reports for verification of accuracy and resolves any discrepancies (e.g., exception, no paycheck, low and high net, zero net, paycheck error, less than 80 hours.
• Run and reviews Kronos reports (e.g., missed punches, employee ID no match, sick and overtime in same week, sick and holiday same week, absentee report).
• Maintains and files (e.g., deduction cards, tax forms, EFT enrollment and cancellation forms).
• Responds to and researches if needed employee questions regarding payroll matters.
• Interprets the Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes, various collective bargaining unit agreements, DAS directives, DRC policies and procedures relating to payroll.
• Alerts supervisor to problem situations.
• Assists as needed in conducting presentations, new hire orientation and training sessions on payroll issues
• Organizes and distributes written communication (e.g., conversion forms, confidential mailings, pay warrants, garnishments and child support orders, check enclosures) as required
• Processes requests for manual paychecks
• Researches OAKS discrepancies (e.g., error to leave balances, or pay warrant errors rate) and contacts supervisors and employees to discuss and correct discrepancies
• Performs other related duties (e.g., requests replacement W2’s for 2007 or later issued W2’s
• Required to recreate W2’s issued prior to 2007, completes verification of employment forms, files)
• Works on special projects &/or committees
• Attends meetings, trainings & conferences

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered 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 whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

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.

Selection devises, proficiency testing and/or assessment may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient I the minimum qualifications for this 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.

Knowledge of accounting; applicable state &/or federal laws, rules, procedures & standards governing fiscal operations*; ERP systems* (e.g., OAKS FIN) &/or federal accounting system*; purchasing *; budgeting*. Skill in use of calculator, electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone) & applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing), multi-purpose workcentres; OAKS BI reporting*. Ability to 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; collaborate with co-workers on group projects &/or respond to general inquiries from employees, public & government officials.

(*)Developed after employment

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

You Also Need to Know

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)