Account examiner

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Research applicant job duties via phone calls, internet searches, and reading the Scopes manual.
• Validate class codes that employers have self-assigned through the application process.
• Assign the correct classification to quoted applications and issue finalized policies reflecting the premium owed for workers’ compensation coverage.
• Maintain employers’ self-coverage and assigned classifications based on changes to operation.
• Respond to employer inquiries (written/telephone/chat) received by the Classification Unit.
  
  

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate

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.
  
  

Note: Classification may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of accounting; applicable state &/or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed &/or prepared*; public relations*. Skill in use of calculator/adding machine, typewriter, video display terminal or personal computer & photocopier*. Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; complete routine forms & prepare standard reports & business correspondence; handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with other government officials, general public, claimants &/or providers.

(*)Developed after employment.

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Nov 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

William Green Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$22.96/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 - 5:00

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:

With roughly 1,500 employees in 7 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have To Say

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• I have worked for BWC for 27 years and it has been a positive experience. I have worked with a wonderful group of people from management down to my co-workers
• So much opportunity for growth here, the leadership from top to bottom is stellar, the employees have pride in our agency - a great place to work!
• Coming up on 30 years and still love what I do and where I work!
• I find BWC to be a dynamic agency that not only provides a much-needed public service, but also has a culture of learning and development where employees are encouraged to be a part of the agency as a whole.
  
  

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!