Accountant/examiner 3

DCY is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support payment processing and fiscal compliance for child-serving providers. This role ensures accuracy in financial transactions, supports IRS reporting, and provides technical assistance to internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Review provider payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Process adjustments, reissuances, and deductions (e.g., child support, IRS levies).
• Manage W-9 and 1099 documentation and respond to IRS inquiries.
• Coordinate with Fiscal staff to resolve payment errors and recommend improvements.
• Provide help desk support to providers and County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS).
• Analyze fiscal processes and suggest system and procedural enhancements.
• Perform other related duties, including attending meetings and maintaining records.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial systems.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.
  
  

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. 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

OCSEA/30

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Hourly

$25.77

$26.76

$27.92

$29.22

$30.55

$31.88

$33.52

Annual

$53,602

$55,661

$58,074

$60,778

$63,544

$66,310

$69,722

Background Check Information

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.

Status of posted positions

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• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science or related field; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 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

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

Sydney Flora

Unposting Date

Sep 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77 hourly

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

Adaptability

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.