AccountantExaminer 2

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.

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry and licenses and regulates medical marijuana cultivators processors dispensaries and testing laboratories. The Division also oversees the non-medical cannabis program in Ohio following voter approval of an initiated statute to legalize the possession and use of cannabis by individuals age 21 and over.

The division is seeking candidates to fill Accountant/Examiner 2 positions on the Licensing team. The Accountant/Examiner 2 will:

• Intake review and processing of applications and relevant documentation for facility licensure (Cultivators/Processors/Testing Labs/Dispensaries);
• Support the complex intake processing and evaluation of background check results for employee licensure;
• Participate and prepare recommendations for discussion and review of packaging labeling and event submissions;
• Review advertising on business and social media platforms for compliance;
• Provide communication to licensees regarding approvals requested revisions or denials of applications and other inquiries; responsible for updating licensing system of record; maintain document requests and communication with licensees;
• Assist in addressing on-boarding of new licenses and facility renewals; providing existing licensees with customer service;
• Engage in communication with collateral sources or others to obtain information necessary for processing of applications;
• Assess and collect fees as directed by management.

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service do not use see resume as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

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BACKROUND CHECK STATEMENT FOR POSTINGS

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce

is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the states 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

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.

24 mos. 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. 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.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

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.