Account Clerk 2

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking motivated and efficient individuals for two Account Clerk 2 positions in the Collections Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative, financial and accounting tasks. These positions will work a hybrid remote/in-person schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The positions will be headquartered at our Columbus, Ohio office.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determines accuracy and validity and prepares vouchers for invoices and the disbursement of funds (e.g. verifies mathematical accuracy).

• Processes client accounts payables and refunds.

• Processes account adjustments requested by the business.

• Analyzes and processes invoices and other related materials.

• Processes remittance for receipt and disbursement of funds and verifies accuracy.

• Performs variety of related clerical tasks (e.g. conducts correspondence relative to materials processed; maintains filing system; answers telephone inquiries).

• Works closely with internal business stakeholders and external clients.

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.

2 courses or 6 months experience in high school accounting or accounting for bookkeepers offered by college; 1 course or 3 months experience in operation of adding machine and calculator; 6 months additional experience in bookkeeping.

Job Skills: accounting and finance, analyzation, attention to detail, interpreting data, and written communication

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#: 25-11-203

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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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.