Accountant​/Examiner 4 - 20061668

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.

• As a lead examiner, you will review claims requiring 2nd level approvals for payment, process holder reimbursements, determine completeness & accuracy of claims
• Assist claims supervisor with returning calls to claimants, training new employees, & performs other related duties
• Ensures compliance with the Ohio Unclaimed Funds laws & internal procedures with processing claims
• Collect & review background information for validity
• Corresponds with claimant & reporting agents
• Analyzes reports & forms submitted for claims

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting; 12 mos. additional exp. in accounting or in other fiscal/financial activity with exp. to be 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 mos. exp. in position involving accounting, billings, collections, payments or reimbursements with exp. to be commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 3, 66113 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Accounting and Finance

Commerce

Riffe Tower

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Pay Range 31, Step 1 $ 28.76 per hour

Full-time

8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Classified

OCSEA

Customer Research, Accounting and Finance, Claims Examination, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Leading Others

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.

Making An IMPACT For The Customer

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork