Accountant/Examiner 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov . Follow us on social media @OhioOOD! Accountant/Examiner 2 Position Overview: At Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal and professional goals. As an Accountant/Examiner 2, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate processing and review of billings, authorizations, and payments to support our mission. In this position, you will work under general supervision to process and make changes to authorizations, verifying service codes and vendor information, and resolving any billing issues or discrepancies. This involves collaborating closely with our Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also generate reports, monitor outstanding billings, and maintain accurate records, drawing on your strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail. Your experience in accounting, along with your ability to effectively communicate and solve problems, will be important in supporting OOD's mission and ensuring the responsible management of public funds. You will work as part of a dedicated team to identify areas for improvement, mitigate risks, and ensure that our organization and our partners are meeting all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. To be successful in this role, you should have proficiency in basic accounting principles, the ability to effectively utilize office technology, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. You should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as keen attention to detail. A passion for public service and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities are also highly desirable. If you are ready to join a dynamic organization that is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Division Overview: The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Requirements

• 24 months experience in position involving review and processing of claims, collections, billings, payments or review of documents for accuracy, completeness and/or compliance with reporting guidelines, laws or rules with experience commensurate to duties to be assigned.
• OR 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting AND 12 months experience in accounting or other fiscal/financial activity.
• OR 12 months experience as Accountant/ Examiner 1, 66111, with state government experience commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles
• Ability to effectively utilize office technology
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Passion for public service
• Commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Process and make changes to authorizations
• Verify service codes and vendor information
• Resolve billing issues or discrepancies
• Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Generate reports
• Monitor outstanding billings
• Maintain accurate records
• Identify areas for improvement
• Mitigate risks
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree