Notice is hereby given that the City of Blue Ash, Ohio, will administer a Civil Service written exam for the position of Tax Account Clerk I.

DATE OF WRITTEN EXAM:
Applicants will be notified of the exam date and location by email once an on-line application has been submitted.

EXTRA CREDIT:
Applicants may receive credit in the form of additional points added to the final grade, calculated by taking one percent of the total grade attainable in the written examination for each of the first four years of such full-time or part-time service with the City of Blue Ash and one-half percent for each of the next ten years of full-time or part-time services with the City of Blue Ash. No type of seniority credit shall be awarded unless the applicant has achieved a passing score on the written exam.

This position reports to the City’s Tax Commissioner. This position requires independence and mature judgement in performing assigned activities associated with collecting the local earnings tax including application of the Tax Code, auditing, and pursuit of delinquent accounts.

This position will enjoy:

paid, on-site training;
contributions into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (Pension);
option to enroll in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as additional retirement savings;
potential for paid overtime or compensatory time-off;
free membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discounts for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, and Sandtrap Grill;
comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits;
voluntary benefits of additional Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage and a College Savings Plan.

Respectful and professional communication with both taxpayers and tax preparers regarding tax issues and compliance with the City’s income tax ordinance.
Assist resident taxpayers in preparing forms;
Review/examine various types of tax returns;
Post tax transactions including payments to proper accounts;
Complete and update various forms and reports;
Research various sources in search of new accounts, delinquent accounts, and discontinued accounts;
Prepare and track various correspondence related to new accounts, account updates, delinquent accounts, and information requests, etc.;
Maintain accounts with accuracy and efficiency

Pleasant public relations skills with ability to use diplomacy and tact,
Ability to work as a team player,
Clerical aptitude and mental alertness,
High level of accuracy,
High degree of integrity, maturity, and ability to maintain complete confidentiality of information,
Some knowledge of laws pertaining to municipal government taxation,
Tax form preparation,
Working knowledge of modern clerical account-keeping practices and business arithmetic,
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Clerical account-keeping experience,
Experience in preparation of income tax forms,
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel,
Completion of a standard high school degree (or GED),
Business school or college courses in bookkeeping or accounting a plus, or
A combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applications must be submitted on-line (www.BlueAsh.com) by Friday, May 15, 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. in order to gain admission to the exam. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation (ADA) for testing should contact the Human Resources Office at 513-745-8642 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Technical Support: Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk between 6:00am and 6:00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1-855-524-5627.

The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.

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