Accountant/Examiner 4 - 20067885

BWC’s 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 BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flextime 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 You’ll Be Doing

• Acts as lead over AE2s by assigning work, monitoring responses, and evaluating workflow using unit statistics.
• Serves as a technical resource for AE2s and other units, resolving complex employer account issues including billing, coverage initiation, manual classifications, and payroll processing.
• Trains AE2s on risk support functions and employer compliance processes; develops and updates training materials and manuals; performs quality reviews and recommends procedural improvements.
• Assists with special projects such as evaluating employer types, data cleanup, fraud investigations, and complaint reviews; supports other departments like Special Investigations and Employer Compliance.
• Prepares and presents cases at adjudication hearings by gathering employer records, analyzing transactions, and representing BWC’s position.
• Reviews and corrects processing errors identified in Core Suite reports; collaborates with IT to test and develop departmental applications and databases.
• Communicates with employers, representatives, government officials, and internal staff to resolve inquiries; ensures consistency of procedures across service offices.
  
  

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting; 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; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting; 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 employee training & development*; supervisory principles/techniques*; accounting; applicable state &/or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed &/or prepared; public relations. Skill in use of calculator/adding machine, typewriter, video display terminal or personal computer & photocopier*. 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; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contracts with other governmental officials, general public, claimants &/or providers. (*)Developed after employment.

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

a85603@bwc.state.oh.us

Unposting Date

Dec 19, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$27.92/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Teamwork

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 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 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.
  
  

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