Job Description

Account Clerk III | State of Ohio

Pay: $18.01 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 35 hours per week

Position Type: Contract, with potential for extension

Current Contract End Date: December 31, 2026

Job Description

Put your accounting skills to work making a difference for Ohio residents!

InGenesis is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Account Clerk III to support the State of Ohio's Division of Unclaimed Funds. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys financial research, problem-solving, and helping individuals recover funds that rightfully belong to them.

In this role, you'll review and process financial claims, investigate account information, verify documentation, and help ensure claims are handled accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process unclaimed funds claims and supporting documentation.
• Research financial records and background information to determine claim validity.
• Analyze financial reports, forms, and account information for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate professionally with claimants, reporting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate complex claims requiring additional research and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with Ohio's unclaimed funds laws.
• Assist claimants with questions and provide guidance throughout the claims process.

What Makes This Opportunity Appealing:

• Consistent weekday schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts.
• 35-hour workweek within standard Monday–Friday business hours.
• Approximately 4–6 weeks of paid training.
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting a State of Ohio government program.
• Potential for contract extension.

Candidates must be able to report to downtown Columbus and/or Reynoldsburg, Ohio, for training and assigned workdays.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent, relevant accounting experience.
• Meet at least one of the following educational or experience qualifications:
• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting.
• Two years of accounting experience.
• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science, or a related field, including at least 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of accounting.
• An equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately review financial information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to attend in-person training and work at assigned Columbus-area locations.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment background and drug screening procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial claims processing, or financial record reconciliation.
• Experience reviewing financial documentation, identifying discrepancies, and conducting detailed research.
• Familiarity with government accounting, public-sector operations, or financial compliance procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and data organization.
• Experience communicating with customers or stakeholders regarding financial accounts or documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret financial reports, maintain accurate records, and resolve complex account issues.
• Additional college coursework or a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Interested in joining our team?

Apply today to explore an opportunity to use your accounting expertise while helping Ohio residents reconnect with their unclaimed funds.

Applicants should be prepared to provide an updated resume and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

InGenesis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including recent executive orders, and strictly prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

InGenesis is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Please visit our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations for more information.

To learn more about your rights, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Company Statement:

With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America’s most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.