Accountant/Examiner 4 (Subrogation Lead Account Examiner, PN))
Accountant/Examiner 4 (Subrogation Lead Account Examiner, PN))
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Job Description
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 a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at or by email to:
BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.
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.
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.
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.
To Qualify You MustClearlyDemonstrate:
Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting AND 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 AND 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting AND 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.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) policies & procedures*; Law Department policies & procedures*; public relations; human relations; claims law; insurance law workers compensation &/or subrogation law*; internal & external IT systems used to subrogate claims (e.g. Subrogation Application Coresuite ISO CourtView & Cognos).
Skill in operation of personal computers photocopiers facsimile machines & applications; lead work*.
Ability to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; deal with a variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; define problems collect data establish facts & draw valid conclusions; add subtract multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records; originate routine business letters; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials.
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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this 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.
A Little About Us:
With roughly 1500 employees in seven 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 strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups participate in on-line forums 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 Ive 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.
If you are interested in helping BWC grow please click this link to read more and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!
BWCs 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 BWCs 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 Youll Be Doing:
- Serves as a lead worker and is responsible for training new employees and providing ongoing training to staff as needed.
- Retrieves the Oracle Reports to review and posts subrogation receipts weekly and verifies postings entered in the system. Also requests adjustments on regular and A. G. accounts.
- Compiles weekly and monthly subrogation statistics to share with the Subrogation Unit Service Offices and Director of Legal Operations.
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and attends IT meetings to explain the process when updates are made to our systems. Works on special projects when requested.
- Processes referrals and settles and negotiates claims up to $100k.
Employment Type
Full-Time
