Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20062528

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:

The selected AE3 candidate will provide operational support to the Division of Cannabis Control by performing the following duties which include, but are not limited to:

• 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

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