Classification Unit- Accountant/Examiner 2 - PN: 20067808

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. What You’ll Be Doing: Research applicant job duties via phone calls, internet searches, and reading the Scopes manual. Validate class codes that employers have self-assigned through the application process. Assign the correct classification to quoted applications and issue finalized policies reflecting the premium owed for workers’ compensation coverage. Maintain employers’ self-coverage and assigned classifications based on changes to operation. Respond to employer inquiries (written/telephone/chat) received by the Classification Unit. This position is being reposted. If you have previously submitted an application, please reapply to be considered.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. in position involving review & processing of claims, collections, billings, payments or review of documents for accuracy, completeness &/or compliance with reporting guidelines, laws or rules with exp. commensurate to duties to be assigned.
• Or 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting; 12 mos. exp. in accounting or other fiscal/financial activity.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 1, 66111, with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Note: Classification may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment.
• Knowledge of accounting; applicable state &/or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed &/or prepared; public relations.
• Skill in use of calculator/adding machine, typewriter, video display terminal or personal computer & photocopier.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; complete routine forms & prepare standard reports & business correspondence; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with other government officials, general public, claimants &/or providers.
• Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.
• All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System.
• Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Research applicant job duties via phone calls, internet searches, and reading the Scopes manual.
• Validate class codes that employers have self-assigned through the application process.
• Assign the correct classification to quoted applications and issue finalized policies reflecting the premium owed for workers’ compensation coverage.
• Maintain employers’ self-coverage and assigned classifications based on changes to operation.
• Respond to employer inquiries (written/telephone/chat) received by the Classification Unit.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed