Fiscal Clerk

Job Description:

Fiscal Clerk

Description

Definition

The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Admin Services Department as a Fiscal Clerk.

Currently, there is one full-time Fiscal Clerk position in the Revenue Division . The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational abilities, strong communication and customer service skills, and a keen attention to detail. This position performs duties related to cashiering processes and customer service including a variety of clerical and fiscal duties involving utility billing, business licensing, parking and transactions relating to other department functions.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: This position will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review on Friday , J une 19, 2026 , or until 150 applications are received . Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for the recruitment. C andidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be in vited to online skills testing including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Typing.
• Online Skills Testing: Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026 . Passing candidates will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 . Passing candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:
The selected candidate will work a 5/40 schedule.

Career Path:

This is the entry-level position in the Fiscal Clerk series. The career path for this position includes: Fiscal Clerk, Senior Fiscal Clerk, and Fiscal Specialist.

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost, whichever is higher) of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

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Qualifications

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Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of general or accounting clerical experience including some statistical or financial record keeping.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Related college level courses highly desirable.

License/Certificate : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$4,408.30 - $6,519.38 Monthly