Refunds Payable Analyst

Administers and manages all refunds payable. Designs, implements, and maintains a system to track pending and paid refunds. Performs complex underground storage tank (UST) owner account audits and reconciliations; uses knowledge of Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code to determine exemption and rights to refunds. Initiates refunds for erroneously paid fees; offsets outstanding fees from pending refunds; reapplies payments for account adjustments; and may assess outstanding fees. Maintains fee statement, refund, and compliance databases. Issues correspondence to owners and operators to obtain information relating to potential refunds. Initiates write-offs of uncollectible fees and account closures with no further action and forwards to supervisor for review and Executive Director final approval. Responsible for closing dormant accounts. Refers un-assessed fees to Accounts Coordinator for assessment; refers delinquent fees to Collections Specialist for collection; and notifies Accounts Coordinator of issues related to ownership transfers. May prepare and answer complex correspondence.

Participates In cross-training with all compliance positions to serve as backup, if necessary. May determine and advise UST owners of their required level of compliance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3737, rights to Certificates of Coverage and ownership rights. Understands and applies rules of the Bureau of UST Regulations. Responds directly to public inquiries concerning requirements and compliance matters; refers to Bureau of UST Regulations, if necessary. Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Location:

4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 350

Westerville, OH 43081

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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; and

Two years of experience in business administration, accounting, finance, or related professional field

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy

Clerical and Data Entry

Customer Service

Research

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Reasoning

Organizing and Planning

Written Communication

The Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board manages the Financial Assurance Fund (Fund), a risk pool financing mechanism used to reimburse underground storage tank (UST) owners for the corrective action costs of releases from petroleum USTs.

All applicants must either attach a resume and cover letter, or mail this information to Personnel, Petroleum UST Release Compensation Board, P.O. Box 2280, Westerville, OH 43086-2280.

Background Check Information

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Board's ADA Coordinator, John Hickey, at or .