Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20058338, 20061686

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Oppurtunites

Job summary

State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, seeks an Accountant/ Examiner to review unclaimed funds claims in Columbus. This full-time role entails examining and verifying claims, collecting background information, and ensuring compliance with unclaimed fund laws.

You will communicate with claimants and reporting agents, handling complex cases with in-depth research. The position requires state government accounting experience or equivalent coursework, with a pay range of $26.54 per hour and standard

Qualifications

• 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science or related field; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

• Examines, reviews, verifies and processes claims
• Collects background information for validity
• Ensures compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws
• Corresponds with claimants and reporting agents
• Analyses reports and forms submitted to claims
• Processes complex claims with in-depth research
• Primary contact person for incoming claimants

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Customer Research

Claims Examination

Customer Service

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate coursework in accounting

Undergraduate coursework in business administration

Undergraduate coursework in economics

Undergraduate coursework in computer science

16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting

Job description

Job Description - Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20058338, 20061686 (260006RQ)

Organization

Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail] or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Pay Range 30, Step 1 $26.54 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Customer Research, Claims Examination, Customer Service

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Time Management

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

Job Description

The Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money. This includes taking reports of unclaimed funds that result when an account becomes dormant, and the business no longer has contact information for the account owner, holding these funds for safekeeping and working aggressively to track down the rightful owner.

What You'll Do:

• Examines, reviews, verifies and processes claims
• Collects background information for validity
• Ensures compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws
• Corresponds with claimants and reporting agents
• Analyses reports and forms submitted to claims
• Processes complex claims with in-depth research
• Primary contact person for incoming claimants

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)

*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

• 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science or related field; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

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.