Accountant/Examiner 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. DCY is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support payment processing and fiscal compliance for child-serving providers. This role ensures accuracy in financial transactions, supports IRS reporting, and provides technical assistance to internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• 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.
• Accounting and Finance
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial systems.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Review provider payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Process adjustments, reissuances, and deductions (e.g., child support, IRS levies).
• Manage W-9 and 1099 documentation and respond to IRS inquiries.
• Coordinate with Fiscal staff to resolve payment errors and recommend improvements.
• Provide help desk support to providers and County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS).
• Analyze fiscal processes and suggest system and procedural enhancements.
• Perform other related duties, including attending meetings and maintaining records.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees