CITY OF DOTHAN

Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, AL 36303

http://www.dothan.org

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Accounting Assistant

SALARY

$20.32 - $32.50 Hourly

CLOSING DATE:7/15/2025 This position performs technical duties in support of assigned city financial operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and Two (2) years recent work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical experience. Possession of a current Certified Governmental Accounting Technician certification (CGAT) preferred. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or closely related field from an accredited college or university preferred. *Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to successfully pass a Data Entry test, with a minimum composite score of 65. The Data Entry test will be administered at the time of the application. (See City of Dothan's Typing Test/Retest Policy). May require the employee be bondable. Employees in this position must obtain a Certified Governmental Accounting Technician (CGAT) certification within three (3) years of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks. Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12) Must meet the City of Dothans employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

APPLICATION / EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on education and experience as documented in their application. This evaluation will comprise 50% of the final grade and the other 50% will be based on the written exam. The written examination for the position of Accounting Assistant is scheduled for August 3rd, 2026. The written examination for the position includes the following content areas: Ability to Work Rapidly with Data/Information Written Communications Knowledge of Basic Accounting/Bookkeeping Reading Comprehension Mathematical Ability You will be allowed one (1) hour and forty-five (45) minutes for completion of the examination. Once the examination begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the examination. NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USEERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department in writing no later than the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org. Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing jobs@dothan.org. For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothans website at http://www.dothan.org and click the employment link

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