Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov

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Accountant/Examiner 2 Position Overview:

At Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal and professional goals. As an Accountant/Examiner 2, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate processing and review of billings, authorizations, and payments to support our mission.

In this position, you will work under general supervision to process and make changes to authorizations, verifying service codes and vendor information, and resolving any billing issues or discrepancies. This involves collaborating closely with our Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also generate reports, monitor outstanding billings, and maintain accurate records, drawing on your strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.

Your experience in accounting, along with your ability to effectively communicate and solve problems, will be important in supporting OOD's mission and ensuring the responsible management of public funds. You will work as part of a dedicated team to identify areas for improvement, mitigate risks, and ensure that our organization and our partners are meeting all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

To be successful in this role, you should have proficiency in basic accounting principles, the ability to effectively utilize office technology, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. You should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as keen attention to detail. A passion for public service and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities are also highly desirable.

If you are ready to join a dynamic organization that is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Division Overview:

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

OCSEA 28

Hourly

$23.65

$24.27

$24.88

$25.61

$26.54

$27.56

$28.76

Annual

$49,192.00

$50,482.00

$51,750.00

$53,269.00

$55,203.00

$57,325.00

$59,821.00

Location Requirements

Position availability in the following locations:

Defiance BSVI/BVR - 101 Clinton Suite 1100, Defiance, OH 43512

Lima BSVI/BVR - 2190 Allentown Road Lima, OH 45805

Norwalk - 105 Cleveland Road, Suite A, Norwalk, OH 44857

Toledo BSVI/BVR - 5241 Southwyck Blvd., Ste. 200 Toledo, OH 43614

Akron BSVI/BVR - 172 S. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308

Lakewood (Cleveland) BSVI/BVR - 14725 Detroit Avenue, Suite 202 Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Canton BSVI/BVR - 816 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

Mansfield BSVI/BVR - 800 Park Avenue West Suite 105, Mansfield, OH 44906

Newark - 195 Union Street, Suite A1, Newark, OH 43055

Wooster BVR - 2148 Eagle Pass, Wooster, OH 44691

Youngstown BSVI/BVR - 242 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown, OH 44503

Zanesville BSVI/BVR - 601 Underwood St., Ste. C, Zanesville, OH 43701

Dayton Service Office - 3401 Park Center Dr., Dayton, OH 45414

Springfield - 239 E Columbia St, Suite 50, Springfield, OH 45502

Athens BSVI/BVR - 86 Columbus Rd., Ste. 102, Athens, OH 45701

OOD Central Office - 150 E Campus View Blvd Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43235

OOD West Chester - 9650 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241

OOD Cincinnati North - 11150 Woodward Lane Cincinnati, OH 45241

Cincinnati West OOD - 2300 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Portsmouth - 1001 4th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEACollective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

24 months experience in position involving review and processing of claims, collections, billings, payments or review of documents for accuracy, completeness and/or compliance with reporting guidelines, laws or rules with experience commensurate to duties to be assigned.

OR 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting AND 12 months experience in accounting or other fiscal/financial activity.

OR 12 months experience as Accountant/ Examiner 1, 66111, with state government experience commensurate with duties to be assigned.

OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Administrative Support/Services, Bookkeeping, Business, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Time Management, Written Communication

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.OandA@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made.

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.

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.