City of Fairfield, OH Hiring for Clerk I at Fairfield, OH Full Time

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON THE CITY’S CAREER PAGE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfieldoh/jobs/3766248/clerk-i-account-clerk-i?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs **

An open written exam for the entry-level positions of Clerk I and Account Clerk I for the City of Fairfield will be conducted on Wednesday November 9 at 6:00 pm, at the Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive Fairfield, Ohio 45014.PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF EXAM.

The scope of the written exam will be multiple-choice questions, covering general clerical skills: grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofreading, analytical reasoning and math, standard business and accounting terminology, and Microsoft Word and Excel. A passing score of 70% is required.

Salary Range: $21.45 – $25.20

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.

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; successful completion of Civil Service exam.

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.

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; successful completion of Civil Service exam.

Applicants Must Be: 18 years of age, for City employment, 21 years of age for School employment; possess a high school diploma or GED, and successfully complete a post-offer medical exam, drug screening, for City employment. The School District requires FBI/BCII checks and offers veteran preference with proof of an honorable discharge, DD214. Copy of DD214 must be turned in at the time of the exam.

Applications for this exam will be accepted beginning Monday, October 17, 2022. You can apply online by visiting www.fairfield-city.org. Deadline to apply is Sunday, November 6, 2022 by 11:59 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. In the event of a tie score, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Probationary Period: 12 Months

www.fairfield-city.org EOE/ADA

**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: $21.45 – $25.20 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fairfield, OH 45014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location