Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,500; Part time

Job summary

A State Government Agency in Columbus seeks an Accountant/Examiner 3 for a temporary, intermittent position involving claims examination. Responsibilities include reviewing claims for validity, ensuring compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws, and interacting with claimants. Candidates must have relevant accounting experience or coursework. This role offers $25.77 per hour and does not exceed 1000 hours in a fiscal year.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as Accountant/Examiner 2 with state government experience.
• Completion of undergraduate coursework in business administration or related field.
• Equivalent qualifications to those noted.

Responsibilities

• Examines, reviews, verifies, and processes claims.
• Ensures compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws.
• Processes complex claims with in-depth research.

Skills

Claims Examination

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Verbal Communication

Education

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting

2 years experience in accounting

Job description

Job Description - Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions (26000043)

Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions ( 26000043 )

Organization

Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail] or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

Jan 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Claims Examination

Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Claims Examination, Public Relations

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Listening, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication

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

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

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

For Information on Benefits, please click here.

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.

This position is a temporary, intermittent position and cannot exceed 1000 hours in a fiscal year.

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

Qualifications

12 months 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 years 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.

Supplemental Information

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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