Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20062528 - OHIO JOBS : Job Details

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry, and licenses and regulates medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories. The Division is also in the process of standing up the non-medical cannabis program in Ohio following voter approval of an initiated statute to legalize the possession and use of cannabis by individuals age 21 and over.

What You'll Do:

• Supporting the complex intake, processing and evaluation of background check results for employee licensure.
• Review of Caregiver requests for qualification.
• Participating and preparing recommendations for discussion and review of packaging, labeling, strain name requests and Event submissions.
• Reviewing licensee advertising on business and social media platforms for compliance.
• Providing 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.
• Assisting in addressing on-boarding of new licenses & providing existing licensees with customer service.
• Engaging in communication with collateral sources or others to obtain information necessary for processing of applications.
• Assessing and collecting fees as directed by management.
• Responsible for training staff in licensing processes/activities.
• Assists with auditing of licensure applications.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

• 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)

Qualifications:

12 mos. exp. as Accountant/Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned. -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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Supplemental Information:

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use see resume as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement: 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.

Drug-Free Workplace: 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.