Intermittent Accountant/Examiner 3 (Multiple)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with forgotten money by receiving reports of dormant accounts, safeguarding funds, and working to locate rightful owners. The Accountant/Examiner 3 examines, reviews, verifies, and processes claims; gathers background information to determine claim validity; ensures compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws; and corresponds with claimants and reporting agents. The role analyzes claim reports and forms, conducts in-depth research on complex claims, and serves as the primary contact for incoming claimants.

This is a temporary, intermittent position that cannot exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. The work location is 77 South High Street, Concourse, Columbus, Ohio. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Complete undergraduate core coursework in accounting, or have two years of accounting experience; or meet one of the stated alternative qualification paths.
• Alternatively, complete undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science, or a related field, including 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting.
• Alternatively, have 12 months of experience as an Accountant/Examiner 2 (classification 66112), with state government experience commensurate with the duties to be assigned.
• Alternatively, meet the equivalent of the stated Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.

Responsibilities

• Examine, review, verify, and process claims.
• Collect background information to determine claim validity.
• Ensure compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws.
• Correspond with claimants and reporting agents.
• Analyze reports and forms submitted with claims.
• Process complex claims through in-depth research.
• Serve as the primary contact person for incoming claimants.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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