Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20058338, 20061686

Ohio Department of Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Commerce is seeking an Accountant/Examiner 2 for the Division of Unclaimed Funds in Columbus. The role handles claims, validates information, and ensures compliance with unclaimed fund laws.

You will communicate with claimants and reporting agents, analyze complex submissions, and act as the primary contact for incoming claimants. Full-time, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at the Riffe Tower.

Qualifications

• 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2 or state government experience 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.

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

Customer Research

Claims Examination

Customer Service

Education

Accounting coursework

Related field coursework (business/economics/computer science)

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

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

Organization

Commerce

Work Location

Riffe Tower

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

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Customer Research, Claims Examination, Customer Service

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Time Management

Agency Overview

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.

Our Guiding Principles

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

Making An IMPACT For The Customer

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