Account Clerk - Exam (SY26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Columbus City Schools is seeking an Account Clerk to work under the Treasurer’s Office in Columbus, Ohio. The position requires passing a Civil Service examination and maintaining financial records, with emphasis on data entry, reporting, and budget support.

This is not a remote role and credentials must be attached with the application. The role involves processing deposits, posting transactions, and ensuring accurate reporting per policy and program guidelines.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of the twelfth grade and two (2) years of financial record keeping experience.
• A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade.

Aufgaben

• Enter data into an automated accounting system and prepare financial reports.
• Serve as liaison between school administrators and the Treasurer’s Office.
• Prepare and modify budget statements with school employees.

Kenntnisse

Financial record keeping

Data entry

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting Name Account Clerk - Exam (SY26-27)

Job Title: ACCOUNT CLERK

Salary: $22.15 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Department: Treasurer’s Office

Definition:

This job posting is for a competitive position which requires a Civil Service examination.The names of all candidates who pass this examination will be forwarded to hiring managers, based on score ranking, when vacancies occur in this classification

It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit.Please attach before submitting the application.Applications cannot be updated after submission.

This is not a remote position.

Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining, updating, and reporting financial information related to school system operations; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work:

• Enters data into an automated accounting system, computes totals, prints, and compiles documents according to prescribed procedures in order to prepare required financial reports detailing various operations of the Treasurer's Office
• Serves as a liaison between school administrators and the Treasurer's Office; answers questions regarding account balances, fundraiser reporting, cash handling, grant programs, and budget procedures
• Works directly with school employees and administrators to prepare and modify budget statements
• Prepares deposit of monies received for submission to the Treasurer's Office; collects and completes supporting pay-in documentation
• Verifies and posts details of funds received, funds disbursed, and other business transactions
• Converts approved requisitions into purchase orders
• Determines appropriate budget lines and coding for purchases and services based on policy and program guidelines
• Reviews invoices, mileage reimbursement forms, budget reports, and purchase orders to ensure proper reporting, coding, and accurate and timely payments to District approved vendors and employees makes corrections as needed
• Reviews information from program guidelines, Board Minutes, insurance policies, etc., for information concerning transactions, record keeping, and reporting procedures; refers unusual problems to supervisors
• Locates and maintains records of fixed assets
• Reconciles bank statements, cash records, encumbrance ledgers, reports, and other documents against documents of original entry
• Reviews records and reports related to personnel payrolls, makes required entries to computer records, compares balances and entries with source documentation and corrects errors as needed
• Compiles, sorts, and files invoices, checks, and other documents that verify business transactions

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of the twelfth grade and two (2) years of financial record keeping experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement.

Some positions may require possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Test/Job Contact Information:

This job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to merge with an existing eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this position within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam covering Math, Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash, Reading Comprehension, Record Locating, Word, Excel, and Outlook. If special accommodations are required to test, please complete an Accommodations Request located on the CCS website @ https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2353 . Accommodations Requests must be made upon application submission.

Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.

Candidates must have a valid picture ID to take the exam.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and may include a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be the top 10 candidates on the eligible list, or top 25% of the list, whichever is greater, based on overall test score.

Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.

Close Date: 10/9/2026

Job Posting: Account Clerk - Exam (SY26-27)