The Ohio Lottery Commission supports teleworking as a work model for employees. Telework can improve an employee's work/life balance and increase employee productivity. This position is eligible for hybrid work pursuant to the Ohio Lottery Commission's Teleworking Policy, which incorporates both telework and in-office work days. If approved, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the requirements established in the Ohio Lottery Commission's telework agreement and policy.

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About Us:

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 40 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back - and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: Investing in Ohio's students and communities through gaming innovation.

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

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What You'll Do:

R esponsibilities of the Financial Analyst include but are not limited to:

• Conducts complex reconciliation of Claims-related taxes and prizewinner taxes.
• Researches failed mobile cashes to ensure proper tracking for tax balancing and works with Office of IT and other Claims staff to resolve and follows up to completion.
• Assists with monthly tax summary report reconciliations.
• Locates missing claims and ensures all claims are accounted for and entered into the Claims Information System for tax balancing.
• Works with Office of IT and supervisor to resolve tax errors and issues as needed.
• Examines and analyzes W2G records and financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for W2G printing. Tracks process to re-print and distribute W2Gs to customers. Provides W2G-related customer service to customers.
• In backup capacity, examines and analyzes claims entered for warrant and payment in OAKS and Claims Information System and examines and analyzes special claims (e.g., deferred prize, annuity claims, etc.).
• Revises and updates manuals for Claims accounting procedures and tasks. Revises Claims forms and documents.
• Provides regular Claims-related reports to various departments within the agency.
• Processes claims mail and mails out warrants to prizewinners on designated day(s) of the week.
• Prepares departmental records for records retention storage.
• Organizes and submits departmental requests for technical support to Office of IT for various claims-related errors and issues (e.g., Claims Information System errors, claims financial reports issues, etc.).
• During times of short staffing and absences, serves in backup capacity to other Claims department Financial Analysts for all accounts payable functions and all claims functions.
• Assists supervisor with training, onboarding and new customer account creation for Super Retailers. Travels throughout State to assist supervisor with training Super Retailers on prize claim processing. Provides customer service to Super Retailers
• Performs other duties and works on special projects as directed.

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.

Qualifications
30 months experience or 30 months training 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 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-Or 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.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Claims Examination, Customer Service, Interpreting Financial Statements, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork