Accountant Clerk I - Examination

Application Information

This application is not for an immediate opening. By submitting an application, you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists, please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio.

Examination Information

The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of full time paid experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Bank Teller, or a closely related position in the record-keeping field is required. (Substitution: One year of college Accounting courses may substitute for experience lacking.)
• A valid State of Ohio Driver's License or ID Card is required.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds is required.

Supplemental Information

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email.

Residency Credit

A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process)

Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) Preference Credit

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion. The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.