12/16/2012 12:00:00 AMNovember 30, 2012Fiscal Officer The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking applicants for Fiscal Officer to coordinate and monitor a variety of fiscal operations guaranteeing that revenues are received and expenditures are made in accordance with laws, rules, regulations and accounting standards. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Audits forms or other documents for compliance with external regulations and internal policies and procedures; prepares internal audit reports; monitors and assists in managing internal controls within and outside the department. Monitors budgets and forecast projections and reconciles cash accounts. Creates various reports through Cognos on a routine basis; analyzes various expenditures and revenues and provides support for management. Ensures all tax records and reporting are IRS compliant. Manages the asset inventory reporting process and coordination of physical inventory certification Creates journal entries to reallocate funds or re-class expenditures in the OAKS system; runs queries and assists fiscal specialists with training on processes and procedures. Approves purchases, payments and deposits, if necessary, in absence of supervisor. Supports Director of Fiscal Management Resources on ad hoc projects and perform other related duties as assigned.Bachelor's degree required and CPA preferred. Requires four to six years experience within accounting, financial reporting and analysis, auditing, or budgeting/forecasting. Knowledge of applicable state and/or federal laws, rules, procedures and standards governing accounting practices and fiscal operations is required. Requires knowledge of chart of accounts, government/fund accounting, internal auditing, financial reporting and analysis, and application of accounting principles and practices. Requires the ability to perform intermediate level data analysis. Requires discretion in applying such analysis to assess compliance with established policies and procedures. Requires the ability to interact with supervisor, co-workers, judges, justices, attorneys, other state agencies, vendors and/or the public. Requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently; ability to use technical and professional language including legal. Requires the ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions and utilize intermediate Excel spreadsheet skills. Requires ability to utilize standard office programs such as word processing, database management, project management, flow charting, web browsers and e-mail software as well as a working knowledge of on-line accounting systems. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information. *Special Requirements: This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the incumbent is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.This is an exempt unclassified position that reports to the Director of Fiscal Management Resources and the normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. An attractive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, deferred compensation and leave time. The starting pay range is $55,224.00 - $64,979.20.The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court which shall include the Chief Justice.To be considered for this opening, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov and attach (as MS Word/PDF documents) a cover letter and resume no later than Sunday, December 16, 2012. Only complete on-line applications will be considered. Internal applicants are further asked to notify the HR Officer via email after submitting an online application. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries. You may check the status of this position on our website at: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/Employment/Default.aspx. Human Resources OfficerSupreme Court of Ohio65 S. Front Street, 7th FloorColumbus, OH 43215-3431(f) 614-387-9479Resume@sconet.state.oh.usThe Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.