Claims Examiner 13010

Position Summary
This role supports a state government unclaimed funds division, which reunites residents with unclaimed property — funds held when an account becomes dormant and the holding business no longer has valid contact information for the account owner. The division safeguards these funds and works to identify and locate rightful owners.

Assignment Details

• Contract length: approximately 6 months, with possibility of extension
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No holiday or weekend work
• Parking not included
• Onsite position

Job Duties

• Examines, reviews, verifies, and processes claims
• Collects background information to validate claims
• Ensures compliance with applicable unclaimed funds laws and regulations
• Corresponds with claimants and reporting agents
• Analyzes reports and forms submitted with claims
• Processes complex claims requiring in-depth research
• Serves as primary point of contact for incoming claimants

Minimum Qualifications (must meet at least ONE of the following)

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting; OR
• 2+ years of recent accounting experience; OR
• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science, or a related field, including 16 semester hours (or 24 quarter hours) in accounting; OR
• An equivalent combination of the above

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
• Solid, stable work history (no frequent job changes)
• Strong administrative skills in an office environment
• Some college coursework required