Senior Accounting Technician - Promotional Exam
Senior Accounting Technician - Promotional Exam
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EXAMINATION #25-18
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITYFOR CINCINNATI BOARD OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES ONLY
TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION TO VERIFY YOU MEET THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED REJECTED IF YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS NOT DOWNLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND/OR A RESUME SHOWING YOU MEET THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTNO LATER THAN FRIDAY JULY 25 2025 @ 11:59 P.M.
TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
SALARY: $26.63 hourly
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY JULY 25 2025 @ 11:59 PM.
GENERAL STATEMENTS OF DUTIES:
This employee performs clerical and sub professional accounting tasks in support of the financial activities of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS); to audit various financial records procedures and reports; to provide information relating to assigned areas of activities to departments/schools and outside agencies; to provide training and instructions to departments/schools personnel involved in such a actiivities; and to utilize a PC and related software required in the performance of job activities.
WHO MAY COMPETE ON EXAM:
All classified permanent employees with the Cincinnati Public Schools who meet the qualifications listed below as of Friday July 25 2025.IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THAT TEMPORARY TRANSFER AND/OR PROMOTION TIME WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES(CIVIL SERVICE RULE 10 SECTION 2 8/3/89).
REQUIRED SERVICE RATING:
Last two out of three performance reviews must be satisfactory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an Intermediate Accounting TechnicianORa Senior Support Specialist / Student Services Technician I with three years experience using Business PlusORMust have an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis or major in Accounting Finance Business or other related fieldsORthree years experience in payroll experience.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
120 working days
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles audit standards and financial information reporting.
- Pertinent federal state and local rules and regulations.
- CPS and department policies procedures rules forms used reports required etc. relating to assignment areas
- Basic math.
- English usage grammar spelling and punctuation.
- Use of a PC and related software required in the performance of job activities sufficient to train others involved in assigned financial activities areas.
- Wage & Hour Law.
Ability to:
- Interpret apply and explain standard accounting and auditing principles rules and regulations.
- Interpret and explain CPS/department/school policies procedures and rules as they relate to assigned activities.
- Use a PC and related software required in the performance of job activities; train others in such use.
- Audit/reconcile various financial reports bank reconciliation of deposits by departments/schools etc.
- Perform under time constraints and pressure.
- Analyze and resolve problems in a logical manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of restricted information.
- Work independently in absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Perform routine mathematical calculations.
- Type/word process at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Prepare edit and proofread a variety of documents and correspondence.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Work occasional overtime or other than normal day shift to meet work schedules.
- Operate a passenger vehicle.
- Provide customer friendly service to employees needing assistance with payroll related issues and questions.
Skill to:
Operate standard office equipment including a PC and related software required in the performance of job activities.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid drivers license.
EXAM DETAILS: Date:Wednesday August 6 2025 / TIME: TO BE SET / LOCATION: TO BE SET
SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS OF TEST SECTIONS:
The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of a written exam. The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis analysis of examination results consultation with subject matter experts or other professional methods.
2.FILING APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted through click on Apply for a job with CPS and Online Application System; Internal Postings; Clerical and Office Personnel. Applications must be received no later than stated deadline.
3.TRANSCRIPTS: ( IF NEEDED NO LATER THAN THE DEALINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS). PLEASE NOTE: Copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
4.ALTERNATE TEST DATE TIME LOCATION OR NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN TAKING THE EXAM: Contact Margaret Keyin advance of the test date at .
5.PASSING SCORE: The passing score will be determined after the examination by the exam analyst based on the job analysis exam result analysis consultation with subject matter expert and/or other professional methods.
6.SENIORITY CREDIT: A passing score on the written oral and/or practical test must be achieved before credits for seniority will be given. A credit of one (1) point for completion of the first four years of creditable service and 0.6 points for completion of each of thenext ten (10) years of such service will be added to the total exam grade. A maximum of seven (7) points for seniority for 14 years of creditable service can be added. To receive credit service must have been continuous and with the City of Cincinnati the Boardand/or the University of Cincinnati (including General/University Hospital) service up to July 1 1977 when the University went under State control.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Applications for the Board of Education are considered public records under Ohios Public Records Act. As a public record applications maintained by the Board shall be made available to any person requesting to view them
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
