AccountantExaminer 4 PN

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 pleasecontact the ADA mailbox.

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.

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.

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 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!

What Youll Be Doing:

• Evaluate employer account activity to resolve financial discrepancies by analyzing complex account balances billing information and related account issues and determining appropriate actions for correction resolution collection or certification to the Ohio Attorney Generals Office.
• Engage with employers to address delinquencies or coverage lapses by initiating communication (telephone email or written correspondence) to discuss payment arrangements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support internal teams with complex account analysis by providing detailed financial breakdowns using tools such as Excel and Cognos for challenging cases (e.g. accounts with multiple billings certified to the Attorney General) and preparing information for internal or external review.
• Provide testimony in compliance and enforcement proceedings by appearing as a witness and explaining outstanding balances or non-compliance in cases involving potential liquor license suspension.
• Manage and route incoming inquiries and transactions by reviewing processing and assigning correspondence or requests to ensure timely completion.
• Perform financial research and adjustments on employer accounts by identifying needed corrections initiating adjustment requests and updating account records accordingly.
• Administer dishonored payment processes by handling related correspondence determining the appropriate coverage status and updating policy records based on payment outcomes.

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.

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.

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. accounting; 12 mos. additional 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; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting; 12 mos. 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: Accounting BWC Finance & Collections policies & standard operating procedures*; BWC laws rules & regulations employee training & development*; lead work*; public relations; government structure & process (e.g. interaction with AG)* special coverage such as domestic Minister sole proprietor partnership & emergency & volunteer coverage for Public Employers (PEs)* NCCI manual classifications*; public relations; human relations; federal & state regulations governing documents processed reviewed prepared or scanned to centralized data storage area*; principles of customer service; oral & written business communication.

Skill in: use of general office equipment (e.g. copier fax calculator multi-line phone); use of PC & peripheral equipment (e.g. printer scanner UDS)*;use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Outlook Word Excel Access)* use of BWC/AG -specific software and/or systems (e.g. CoreSuite BWC Web audit trail pdf reports Debt Manager (DM) use of SharePoint*; use of internet search engines*; English communication (listening writing reading phone etiquette); data entry.

Ability to: Apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; read comprehend & record figures accurately; add subtract multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate equation & statistics consisting of fractions decimals percentages & averages; copy records precisely without error; read complex sentences with common vocabulary; comprehend complex sentences; copy materials accurately; recognize & correct grammatical spelling errors; complete routine detailed forms maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions technical in nature; prepare meaningful concise & accurate reports; proofread technical materials; testify in court; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather collate & classify information about data people or things; answer routine & technical telephone inquiries from public & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with other government officials general public claimants &/or providers; resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials; make proper referrals within agency & external sources*; communicate (written & oral) professionally with injured workers employers providers & public; work alone on most tasks; work as part of a team; understand principles of accounting; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems.

(*) developed after employment.

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.

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.