Accountant Clerk II - Examination

ACCOUNTANT CLERK II EXAMINATION (OPEN) CS

Application Open Date: 06/29/2026

Application Close Date: 07/13/2026

SALARY: $20.31 - $24.99 per hour.

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.

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (resume, certifications, driver's license, etc.) to support that you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. You may attach PDF or JPEG files.

Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of accepting applications. Upload these documents at the time of submitting your application (or email them to CS and include the Job Title in the email).

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

Under supervision, to perform accounting and auditing work manually or when required to operate an adding machine, and to perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or a closely related position in the record-keeping field is required. Substitution:
  One year of college accounting courses may substitute for each year of experience lacking.
• Must be computer proficient with experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of accepting applications. Upload these documents at the time of submitting your application (or email them to CS and include the Job Title in the email).

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance‑level examination receives an additional five (5) points upon passing the examination. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application to qualify for this credit.

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 the application for the examination in which credit is sought to qualify for veteran's credit.

If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions, the applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination. If the applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability, ten (10) points are added.

NOTE:

Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

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.