Account Clerk I/Clerk I

Clerk I in Records with the Police Department

The City of Fairfield Civil Service Commission is announcing an open competitive exam to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Clerk I in Records with the Police Department. The exam will be conducted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Fairfield High School 8800 Holden Blvd. Fairfield, OH 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. The current opening is for a Clerk I position in Records with the Police Department; however, the Eligibility List may be used in the future for Account Clerk I/Clerk I positions in any department throughout the City. Deadline to apply is Monday, September 8 at 11:59pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. Probationary Period: 12 months Starting Pay Rate: $23.79

The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression. This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists residents/individuals in-person, on the phone, and via email with questions and record requests
• Reviews reports for accuracy and inputs data accordingly
• Maintains records and other various documentation received
• This position works closely with multiple courts, legal counsel, and court administration throughout the county and surrounding areas

Account Clerk I Duties:

• Compile, package and enter various numerical and text data into a computerized system
• Collect monies
• 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
• Prepare and process accurate and presentable documents
• Provide competent customer service

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 database system and generate reports
• Process mail
• Provide competent customer service

Income Tax Account Clerk I:

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

Typical Qualifications:

• 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 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
• Preferred Qualifications for Account Clerk I:
• Effective communications skills
• Some experience and knowledge of general business, bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Basic computer knowledge Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of clerical skills, basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, filing, and business and accounting terminology
• Six months general accounting or business experience

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systems--Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)--depending upon their job classification.