What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bid#001 - Account Clerk (Budget Office) position at Columbus City Schools - Ohio?
Only Current Account Clerks are Eligible to Apply
POSTING OF VACANCY
FOR
ACCOUNT CLERK
BID #001
From: April 29, 2026 through May 5, 2026
Last Day to Submit Bid: May 8, 2026 by 3pm
RANGE: 16
WORK LOCATION: Budget Office - 270 E. State
TERM: 260 days/year – 8 hours/day
Work Hours: TBD
NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: 1
SUPERVISOR: Mareme Anne
EMAIL: manne@columbus.k12.oh.us
MPORTANT – BID PROCESS CHANGE
The bid application is now available through Salesforce. The Google form is no longer being used. Once the link is clicked on you will be directed to the Bid post in Salesforce. To apply, click on “Apply”. You will then be directed to either create a profile or log into current profile and complete the application. Check for an existing profile before creating a new one to avoid duplicates
When completing the application, your current experience with CCS and location must be entered in the “Employment” section.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: Enters data into an automated accounting system, computes totals, prints, and compiles documents according to prescribed procedures in order to prepare required financial reports detailing various operations of the Treasurer's Office; Serves as a liaison between school administrators and the Treasurer's Office; answers questions regarding account balances, fundraiser reporting, cash handling, grant programs, and budget procedures; Works directly with school employees and administrators to prepare and modify budget statements; Prepares deposit of monies received for submission to the Treasurer's Office; collects and completes supporting pay-in documentation; Verifies and posts details of funds received, funds disbursed, and other business transactions; Converts approved requisitions into purchase orders; Determines appropriate budget lines and coding for purchases and services based on policy and program guidelines; Reviews invoices, mileage reimbursement forms, budget reports, and purchase orders to ensure proper reporting, coding, and accurate and timely payments to District approved vendors and employees makes corrections as needed; Reviews information from program guidelines, Board Minutes, insurance policies, etc., for information concerning transactions, record keeping, and reporting procedures; refers unusual problems to supervisors; Locates and maintains records of fixed assets; Reconciles bank statements, cash records, encumbrance ledgers, reports, and other documents against documents of original entry; Reviews records and reports related to personnel payrolls, makes required entries to computer records, compares balances and entries with source documentation and corrects errors as needed; Compiles, sorts, and files invoices, checks, and other documents that verify business transactions.
Relevant articles of current Agreement between the Columbus Board of Education and the Columbus School Employees Association (OAPSE-AFSCME-AFL-CIO- 8.8)
No new employee, successful job bidding applicant, or transfer applicant, may submit a job bid or transfer application until the lapse of one (1) year from the date of employment or reassignment, except where such reassignment was a result of the closing of a school. The Board may only reject an applicant for a promotional or transfer opportunity if within the 12 months immediately prior to the posting the applicant has either received a suspension of one or more days which has not been successfully overturned or has been absent on 10 or more occurrences (consecutive days of absence shall be considered one occurrence). An applicant may not be rejected because of attendance if the applicant has an accumulated sick leave balance equal to five (5) or more days per year of service with the Columbus Public Schools. The position shall be awarded to the applicant with the highest job classification seniority who is not rejected for the reasons described in this section.
Substitute employees are not eligible to submit bid or transfer requests.
Application Link: https://columbuscityschoolssuperintendent2.my.site.com/s/job-posting/a0QUl00000Tg5kNMAR/bid001-account-clerk-budget-office
The Columbus City School District does not discriminate based upon sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry, familial status or military status with regard to admission, access,
treatment or employment. This policy is applicable in all district programs and activities.
POSTING OF VACANCY
FOR
ACCOUNT CLERK
BID #001
From: April 29, 2026 through May 5, 2026
Last Day to Submit Bid: May 8, 2026 by 3pm
RANGE: 16
WORK LOCATION: Budget Office - 270 E. State
TERM: 260 days/year – 8 hours/day
Work Hours: TBD
NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: 1
SUPERVISOR: Mareme Anne
EMAIL: manne@columbus.k12.oh.us
MPORTANT – BID PROCESS CHANGE
The bid application is now available through Salesforce. The Google form is no longer being used. Once the link is clicked on you will be directed to the Bid post in Salesforce. To apply, click on “Apply”. You will then be directed to either create a profile or log into current profile and complete the application. Check for an existing profile before creating a new one to avoid duplicates
When completing the application, your current experience with CCS and location must be entered in the “Employment” section.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: Enters data into an automated accounting system, computes totals, prints, and compiles documents according to prescribed procedures in order to prepare required financial reports detailing various operations of the Treasurer's Office; Serves as a liaison between school administrators and the Treasurer's Office; answers questions regarding account balances, fundraiser reporting, cash handling, grant programs, and budget procedures; Works directly with school employees and administrators to prepare and modify budget statements; Prepares deposit of monies received for submission to the Treasurer's Office; collects and completes supporting pay-in documentation; Verifies and posts details of funds received, funds disbursed, and other business transactions; Converts approved requisitions into purchase orders; Determines appropriate budget lines and coding for purchases and services based on policy and program guidelines; Reviews invoices, mileage reimbursement forms, budget reports, and purchase orders to ensure proper reporting, coding, and accurate and timely payments to District approved vendors and employees makes corrections as needed; Reviews information from program guidelines, Board Minutes, insurance policies, etc., for information concerning transactions, record keeping, and reporting procedures; refers unusual problems to supervisors; Locates and maintains records of fixed assets; Reconciles bank statements, cash records, encumbrance ledgers, reports, and other documents against documents of original entry; Reviews records and reports related to personnel payrolls, makes required entries to computer records, compares balances and entries with source documentation and corrects errors as needed; Compiles, sorts, and files invoices, checks, and other documents that verify business transactions.
Relevant articles of current Agreement between the Columbus Board of Education and the Columbus School Employees Association (OAPSE-AFSCME-AFL-CIO- 8.8)
No new employee, successful job bidding applicant, or transfer applicant, may submit a job bid or transfer application until the lapse of one (1) year from the date of employment or reassignment, except where such reassignment was a result of the closing of a school. The Board may only reject an applicant for a promotional or transfer opportunity if within the 12 months immediately prior to the posting the applicant has either received a suspension of one or more days which has not been successfully overturned or has been absent on 10 or more occurrences (consecutive days of absence shall be considered one occurrence). An applicant may not be rejected because of attendance if the applicant has an accumulated sick leave balance equal to five (5) or more days per year of service with the Columbus Public Schools. The position shall be awarded to the applicant with the highest job classification seniority who is not rejected for the reasons described in this section.
Substitute employees are not eligible to submit bid or transfer requests.
- Please confirm work schedule, responsibilities, location, etc., with the supervisor prior to submitting a job bid.
Application Link: https://columbuscityschoolssuperintendent2.my.site.com/s/job-posting/a0QUl00000Tg5kNMAR/bid001-account-clerk-budget-office
The Columbus City School District does not discriminate based upon sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry, familial status or military status with regard to admission, access,
treatment or employment. This policy is applicable in all district programs and activities.