Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions
- Commerce
- Columbus, Ohio
- Full Time
Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions (26000043)
Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions
(26000043)
Organization: Commerce
Agency Contact Name and Information: ... or ...
Unposting Date: Jan 18, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
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
For Information on Benefits, please click here.
Job Duties
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
Qualifications
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.
Accountant/Examiner 3 (INTERMITTENT) - Multiple Positions
(26000043)
Organization: Commerce
Agency Contact Name and Information: ... or ...
Unposting Date: Jan 18, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
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
For Information on Benefits, please click here.
Job Duties
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
Qualifications
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.
Job ID: 506832845
Originally Posted on: 1/17/2026
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