What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Technician II position at City of Dayton?
Examination Date
Week of June 29, 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Responsibilities
This is a multi-task position that provides services to one of the following Finance divisions: Treasury, Compliance and Collections, Customer Contact Center, Financial Analysis, Meter Reading & Billing and Payroll & Disbursement. The incumbent will review with citizens their city income tax returns, audit tax returns and also provide interpretation of the municipal tax law. Maintain daily balances and troubleshoot on all operating budget codes, receivables, payment vouchers, warrants, encumbrances, reimbursements of funds, and transfer of monies. Audit all financial transactions including payroll vouchers. Ensures funds have been properly appropriated and recorded.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 113 (Wage) or below, pay grade 22 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
Week of June 29, 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
- Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
This is a multi-task position that provides services to one of the following Finance divisions: Treasury, Compliance and Collections, Customer Contact Center, Financial Analysis, Meter Reading & Billing and Payroll & Disbursement. The incumbent will review with citizens their city income tax returns, audit tax returns and also provide interpretation of the municipal tax law. Maintain daily balances and troubleshoot on all operating budget codes, receivables, payment vouchers, warrants, encumbrances, reimbursements of funds, and transfer of monies. Audit all financial transactions including payroll vouchers. Ensures funds have been properly appropriated and recorded.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. AND 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping AND three years of experience in communications, customer service and administrative support.
- One year of experience as a Finance Technician I
- Two years of college AND 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping AND 2 years of experience in a communications or customer service area.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent or part-time permanent employee in pay grade 113 (Wage) or below, pay grade 22 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.