Fiscal Assistant II-EXAM

Fiscal Assistant II-EXAM

Salary

$22.40 - $37.30 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-1233-C1

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Office of the Public Service Director

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

Under direction, is responsible for performing advanced level fiscal and accounting support functions; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Assists in the preparation of budget estimates and quarterly budget reviews; assists in the completion of all grant fiscal reporting requirements such as time studies and quarterly reports;
• Assists in the preparation and proofing of various documents such as legislation, contracts, proposals, and bid solicitation packages;
• Leads or participates on special projects of a fiscal or related nature;
• Reviews records, cash payment stubs and computer-generated reports for potential problems;
• Utilizes an automated accounting system to perform various accounting, purchasing and other fiscal related transactions;
• Checks balances of billings and revenues by comparing money received with amounts registered, balancing books when errors are detected;
• Prepares various complex accounting, financial and statistical reports using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software applications;
• Prepares, tracks, and monitors the status and compliance of contracts or professional service agreements;
• Researches damage or miscellaneous claims to determine appropriate party to be billed; prepares and sends bills;
• Assists in the resolution of fiscal problems by performing qualitative reviews;
• Contacts insurance companies, hospitals, doctors offices, patients and family or care givers of patients in order to obtain information necessary to settle fees;
• Determines fees owed by patients using a sliding fee scale based on household income and other criteria; prepares and sends bills to be sent to patients address; meets with patients to establish payment plan if necessary;
• Recommends adjustments and write-offs on accounts considered uncollectible;
• Prepares journal entries and expenditure corrections;
• Collects and compiles monthly mileage sheets and prepares summary report to be sent to the Auditors Office for reimbursement;
• Reconciles agencys fiscal records with the Citys automated accounting system;
• Codes and enters all account payables and receivables into an automated system using fund, index and object level codes;
• May have lead or supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade and four (4) years of general office experience, which included some fiscal or financial record keeping, bookkeeping, purchasing, or procurement. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. College training in accounting or business may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter credit hours equals one (1) year).

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist ofa computerized exam weighted 100% covering Time Sharing, Mathematics, Bookkeeping, Name/Number Comparison, Problem Sensitivity, Money Handling, and 2019/2021 Outlook, Excel, and Word.

The exam is expected to be administered in late December 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

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 candidates 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 a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Have you completed the twelfth school grade, possess a high school diploma, or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of general office experience, which includes some fiscal or financial recording keeping, book

• I have four (4) or more years of experience.
• I have at least three (3) years of experience.
• I have at least two (2) years of experience.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience.
• I have less than one (1) year of experience.

03

How many years of college training in accounting or business do you have? (30 semester or 45 quarter hours equals one (1) year)

• I have four (4) or more years of college training in accounting or business.
• I have at least three (3) years of college training in accounting or business.
• I have at least two (2) years of college training in accounting or business.
• I have at least one (1) year of college training in accounting or business.
• I have less than one (1) year of college training in accounting or business.

04

Did you attach official documentation of your education to this application? "Official documentation" is defined as a copy of an official transcript or copy of a diploma that shows your major. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.

• Yes
• No, I meet the minimum qualifications through my experience

05

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

Required Question

Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs