Account Clerk I/Clerk I

Account Clerk I/Clerk I

An open written exam for the entry-level positions of Account Clerk I/Clerk I for the City of Fairfield will be conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm, at Fairfield High School, 8800 Holden Blvd, Fairfield, OH 45014. 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. Photo ID is required at the time of test. NOTE: The current opening is for an 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.

Applications for this exam will be accepted online only at beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. In the event of a tie score on the written exam, priority in ranking is determined by the date and time the application is received.

Probationary Period: 12 months Starting Pay Rate: $23.79 Dana Kennedy Civil Service Commission 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. 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.

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 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

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.