Accountant / Examiner 2 - 20067808

Accountant / Examiner 2

Organization : Workers' Compensation Agency

Work Location : William Green Building, 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2256

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

Compensation : $22.96

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8 : 00 - 5 : 00

Classified Indicator : Classified

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance, Customer Service

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Responsiveness

A Little About Us : With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture : BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society's impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision : To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission : To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values : One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What our employees have to say : BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include :

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

What You'll Be Doing :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

Qualifications : 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.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate : 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.

Major Worker Characteristics : Knowledge of accounting; applicable state & / or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed & / or prepared

EEO & ADA Statement : The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.

Salary Information : Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and / or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation : Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation & / or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts : 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. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check : 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. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

ADA Statement : Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace : 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.