TAX ACCOUNT CLERK I
City of Blue Ash

SALARY:               $26.11 - $35.01 Hourly      $54,308.80 - $72,820.80 Annually

OPENING DATE: April 23, 2026        CLOSING DATE: May 15, 2026 11:59pm

 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. 

 WRITTEN EXAM:

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

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• 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

Accumulate Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/blueash

Additional Skills/Requirements: TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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.

City of Blue Ash Human Resources Office
513-745-8642
HR@BlueAsh.com

Employer

City of Blue Ash

Job Posting Dates

04/24/2026 - 05/15/2026

Position Type

Full Time

Salary

$26.11 TO $35.01

Hours/Week

40

Location

4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Job Functions

Accounting & Bookkeeping