Accountant/Examiner 4 - 20061668

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review claims requiring 2nd level approvals for payment
• Process holder reimbursements
• Determine completeness and accuracy of claims
• Assist claims supervisor with returning calls to claimants, training new employees, and perform other related duties
• Ensure compliance with the Ohio Unclaimed Funds laws and internal procedures for processing claims
• Collect and review background information for validity
• Correspond with claimants and reporting agents
• Analyze reports and forms submitted for claims

Requirements

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 years of experience in accounting; 12 months additional experience in accounting or in other fiscal/financial activity with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned.

OR undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, or computer science or related field; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting; 12 months of experience in a position involving accounting, billings, collections, payments, or reimbursements with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned.

OR 12 months of experience as Accountant/Examiner 3, 66113 with state government experience commensurate with duties to be assigned.

OR equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Accounting and Finance
• Organization
• Commerce
• Customer Research
• Claims Examination
• Clerical & Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Analyzation
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Leading Others

Pay

Pay Range 31, Step 1: $28.76 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Work Location

Riffe Tower, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Agency Overview

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