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Accounting Clerk

Job in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, 58126, USA
Listing for: Fargo Public Schools
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Accounting Clerk Position Purpose

To ensure accuracy and integrity of the district’s financial records by reconciling benefit billings and managing accounts receivable.

Responsibilities Accounts Receivable/Facility Rentals

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 40%

  • Process all district accounts receivable invoices, including adventures for kids, and facility rentals.
  • Manage receivable contracts for various lessor agreements associated with the district.
  • Review outstanding invoices and follow up as needed to ensure timely collection of receivables.
  • Process facility rental applications, issue contracts and invoices, collect certificates of insurance, and notify building staff when rentals are approved.
  • Reconcile the facility rental calendar to executed agreements to ensure all rental procedures are followed.
  • Manage FCI Collections receivables and payments.
Employee Benefit Reconciliation

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 30%

  • Ensure accurate self-funding and insurance billings.
  • Health and Dental Claims Billing processing.
  • Monitor COBRA participation and work with third-party providers to maintain accurate billing.
  • Maintain and verify employee benefit deductions in both the provider online systems and the District’s finance system for health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurances.
Banking/Deposits/General Accounting:

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 15%

  • Prepare and enter bank deposits in the finance system.
  • Process nutrition services and print shop general ledger entries from schools into the finance system.
  • Manage mental health providers operating within schools to ensure required procedures and documentation are completed.
  • Provides backup support to the Accounting Specialist, including processing journal entries and check runs; handling School Pay deposit imports and inquiries; and managing daily ACH returns, corrections, and Positive Pay items.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Accounts Payable

Priority:
Essential Percent of Time: 15%

  • Enter monthly accounts payable invoices.
  • Provide support in processing and monitoring the accounts payable email inbox in the absence of the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate Degree in Accounting or related field
  • Three years of relevant accounting experience
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to use software to develop spreadsheet, perform data analysis and Excel pivot tables.
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Ability to interpret data and identify discrepancies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
  • Strong time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or similar field
  • Public Accounting or School Experience
Reports to

Director of Accounting

Application Procedure

All applications must be made via  Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Additional Information
  • Job type:
    Full time 12 Months
  • Schedule:

    Monday through Friday
  • Benefits eligible
  • Seniority level:
    Not Applicable
  • Employment type:

    Full-time
  • Job function:
    Accounting/Auditing and Administrative
  • Industries:
    Education Administration Programs and Accounting
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