Toledo - WC External Auditor (PN 20067991)

Ohio BWC (official); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) seeks an experienced on-site Premium Auditor to perform employer audits across Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Lucas, Marion, Union and Wyandot counties from the Toledo service office.

You will review payroll records, verify wage reporting, classify NCCI codes, and report audit findings back to employers with guidance for future reporting. A valid driver’s license and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience or coursework relevant to premium auditing and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of insurance and risk management concepts is preferred.
• Ability to analyze payroll documents, demography, and business structures.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts premium audits to verify payroll reporting and prepare audit reports.
• Reviews employer taxes, payroll documents, and accounting records for accuracy.
• Views employer sites to observe processes and determine correct NCCI code assignments.
• Verifies wage reporting compliance and educates employers on reporting guidelines.

Skills

Auditing

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Responsiveness

Education

Undergraduate core program in mathematics, accounting, &/or insurance & risk management

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Email

Calculator

Job description

This position is headquartered at the BWC Toledo Service Office and will be responsible for conducting on-site employer audits in the territory that includes the following counties: Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Lucas, Marion, Union and Wyandot. To ensure efficient audit operations, BWC will only consider applicants who reside within one of the noted counties.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently conducts assigned premium audits to determine whether or not employers are in compliance with applicable laws, reporting payroll correctly, & prepares an audit report summarizing policyholder information & audit findings.
• Reviews employer’s taxes, payroll documents, and accounting records to verify employer’s demographic information, business entity type, corporate officers or owners, and reportable payroll wages are correct.
• Views/tours employer’s sites, taking notes of materials & equipment used, processes performed & products produced &/or services performed in order to establish proper NCCI manual code assignment.
• Verifies employees’ wages are being reported to the BWC and are not being inappropriately considered contractors paid on 1099 as outlined by the OAC.
• Advises employers concerning proper payroll reporting guidelines and conducts an exit interview with the employer at the completion of the audit going over a detailed instruction letter explaining the audit findings and future reporting instructions.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

24 months experience in accounting, risk management, &/or premium auditing; must be able to provide own transportation. Note: This classification may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in mathematics, accounting, &/or insurance & risk management; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of business administration; insurance & risk management; accounting; auditing procedures; laws, rules, & procedures governing workers' compensation insurance coverage*; customer service. Skill in use of calculator, PC, & applicable software (e.g., spreadsheet, word processing, email). Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw valid conclusions; use statistical analysis; prepare meaningful, concise, & accurate reports; handle routine & sensitive contacts with & inquiries from employers, other government employees, & general public. (*)Developed after employment.

Job Skills:

Auditing

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Sierra Dent - HCM Sr. Analyst: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Hardin County, United States of America-OHIO-Marion County, United States of America-OHIO-Crawford County, United States of America-OHIO-Wyandot County, United States of America-OHIO-Hancock County, United States of America-OHIO-Union County

Compensation

$28.76/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 - 5:00

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have To Say

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.