(2) Legal- Account Examiner 2 - 20067609, 20067612

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 1,600 employees in 8 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.

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 614-644-7811 or by email to\: eeodept@bwc.state.oh.us.

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.

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.

BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours.  Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Under direction of the Account Examiner Supervisor, you will be preparing bankruptcy premium proofs of claims & files with the bankruptcy courts.

• Maintaining tickler system of bankruptcy notices to meet bar dates.
• Researching Workers' Compensation Premium Management System & preparing proofs of claims on overpaid compensation bankruptcies as needed.
• Examining employer & bankruptcy account information for credit balance refund review.
• Examining employer & bankruptcy account information to determine correct account status.
• Processing bankruptcy payment information & input into database.
• Picking up mail at the Post Office.
• Sorting & processing bankruptcy mail.
• Scanning bankruptcy documents into UDS.
• Reviewing & researching Attorney General packets of bankruptcy notices for account numbers & duplicates.

This posting is intended for two available positions. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for both roles.

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 AND 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. 
  
  Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Note\: Classification may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment. 

Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of accounting; Federal & State bankruptcy laws*; Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) policies & procedures*; public relations*; human relations. 
Skill in use of personal computer; office equipment (e.g., photocopier, facsimile machine, calculator). 
Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; complete routine forms & prepare standard reports & business correspondence; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; prepare accurate, concise & meaningful reports; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with other government officials, general public, claimants &/or providers.

(*) Developed after employment.

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.

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 our Total 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.