Accountant/Examiner 2 - 20094010, 20101651, 20101652

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the state of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry and the non-medical cannabis program. This includes licensing and regulating marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories that serve both the medical and non-medical programs. Licensed cultivators and processors are required to send a sample from each batch or lot of cannabis to a licensed testing laboratory to ensure the cannabis is compliant with Division rules and does not contain any harmful contaminants prior to being transferred to a dispensary for sale to a patient or consumer.

The division is seeking candidates to fill Accountant/Examiner 2 positions on the Licensing team. The Accountant/Examiner 2 will:

• Intake, review and processing of applications and relevant documentation for facility licensure (Cultivators/Processors/Testing Labs/Dispensaries);
• Support the complex intake, processing and evaluation of background check results for employee licensure;
• Participate and prepare recommendations for discussion and review of packaging, labeling, and event submissions;
• Review advertising on business and social media platforms for compliance;
• Provide communication to licensees regarding approvals, requested revisions or denials of applications and other inquiries; responsible for updating licensing system of record; maintain document requests and communication with licensees;
• Assist in addressing on-boarding of new licenses and facility renewals; providing existing licensees with customer service;
• Engage in communication with collateral sources or others to obtain information necessary for processing of applications;
• Assess and collect fees as directed by management.

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; 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

Organization

Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Katy Zappia, [email protected] or (614) 995-7009

Unposting Date

Jan 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Pay Range 28, step 1: $22.96/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Customer Service

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce

is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making An IMPACT For The Customer

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork