Account Clerk I/Clerk I

** TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANTS MUSTAPPLY ON THE CITY'S CAREER PAGE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfieldoh/jobs/4389998/account-clerk-i-clerk-i?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City of Fairfield Civil Service Commission is announcing an open competitive exam to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Account Clerk I/Clerk. The exam will be conducted on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00am at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, located at:
411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Photo ID is required at the time of test.

The scope of the written exam will be multiple-choice questions, covering general clerical skills: language skills – including grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation; customer service skills; and computer skills – including Microsoft Word and Excel. A passing score of 70% is required to be included on the Eligibility List. In the event of a tie score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

NOTE: The current opening is for an Income Tax Account Clerk I position; however, the Eligibility List may be used in the future for Account Clerk I/Clerk I positions in any department throughout the City.

Income Tax Account Clerk I:

• Assists taxpayers in-person, on the phone, and via email with questions, filing returns, and making payments
• Reviews local income tax returns for accuracy and inputs data accordingly
• Maintains records of returns, payments and other various documentation received
• Processes cash, check, and credit card payments and applies them to the taxpayer’s account

Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 3 at 11:59pm. .

Probationary Period: 12 months
Starting Pay Rate: $22.54

For the Commission:
Emily Hodges, Secretary

www.fairfield-city.org
EOE/ADA

Examples of Duties

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of financial, business and accounting responsibilities in support of general bookkeeping, accounts payable, income tax processing or utility bill collection.

Account Clerk I Duties
Compile, package and enter various numerical and text data into a computerized system; collect monies; provide competent customer service; perform minor audits; process cash and credit card payments; establish new residential and commercial accounts for billing purposes; document customer payments; process purchase orders and requisitions; prepare financial transactions and make deposits; reconcile petty cash and other accounts; process mail; operate binding, folding, encoding and burster machines.

Clerk I Duties
Establish and maintain orderly and systematic hard copy files; prepare and process accurate and presentable documents; generate requisitions, cost estimates and reports; compile numerical and alpha data into a spreadsheet or data base system and generate reports; process mail; provide competent customer service.

Requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age; possess a High School Diploma/GED; successful completion of Civil Service exam; and if selected, successfully complete a post-offer medical exam and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications for Account Clerk I
Effective communication skills; some experience and knowledge of general business, bookkeeping and accounting principles; knowledge of clerical skills; basic math skills; basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; six months general accounting or business experience.

Preferred Qualifications for Clerk I
Familiarity with current office practices, procedures and equipment; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of general clerical skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation, math, filing, and business and accounting terminology; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Benefits Included with this Position:

Sick Time: 8 hours accrued each full month of employment

Vacation Time: Begin accruing vacation at completion of first full pay period at a rate of 6 2/3 hours per full calendar month.
YearsAccrual Rate
0-6 6 2/3 hours per calendar month
7-13 10 hours per calendar month
14-23 13 1/3 hours per calendar month
24+ 16 2/3 hours per calendar month
+ each 5 years after 24 years 40 hours additional accrual each year.

Personal Time: 4 personal days granted on January 1st each year (none accrued first year)

Holidays: 12 paid per year

Pension through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): City contributes 14%

Medical and Dental Insurance: Eligible after 30 days of employment.

*Additional voluntary benefits available.

*To be considered for employment, please make sure to apply directly on the City of Fairfield's website: fairfield-city.org -- scroll down and click the EMPLOYMENT button, which will take you to the Government Jobs page. You will need to create a Government Jobs account to apply. Please call Human Resources with any questions: (513) 867-5352.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.54 - $26.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfield, OH 45014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person