Intermittent Accountant/Examiner 3 (Multiple)

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

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds, seeks an accounting-focused professional for a temporary, intermittent, full-time role in Columbus, OH. The position handles unclaimed funds reports, dormancy concerns, and safekeeping, aiming to reunite rightful owners with their funds.

You will examine and verify claims, collect background information, ensure legal compliance, and communicate with claimants. Strong accuracy and research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• 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

Accounting and Finance

Education

Undergraduate accounting coursework

Accounting-related coursework in business/economics/CS

State government accounting experience

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Commerce

Work Location:
77 South High Street, Concourse
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation: Pay Range 30, Step 1 $26.54 per hour

Schedule: Intermittent - Full Time

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

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

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

What You’ll Do

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.

• 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

Additional Information

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

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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

• 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 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strides 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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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.