Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions

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.

This position is a temporary, intermittent position and cannot exceed 1000 hours in a fiscal year. What You'll Do

• Examines, reviews, verifies and processes claims
• Collects background information for validity
• Ensures compliance with Unclaimed Fund Laws
• Corresponds with claimants and reporting agents
• Analyses reports and forms submitted to claims
• Processes complex claims with in-depth research
• Primary contact person for incoming claimants

12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.

• Or 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Organization Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information [email protected] or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date Ongoing

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $25.77 per hour

Schedule Full-time

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

Classified Indicator Unclassified

Union Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill Claims Examination

Technical Skills Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Claims Examination, Public Relations

Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Listening, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Verbal Communication

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

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