Job Description:

The Jamestown Public School District is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Accounting Services Specialist.
This position is part of the District Administration Business Office team, working 40 hours a week, 12 months a year. 
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, state retirement, paid sick leave, and vacation time. 

SUMMARY:
This position provides comprehensive support to the district's business office by managing accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting and compliance requirements. The role is responsible for processing invoices, coordinating deposits, tracking revenues and expenditures, and supporting grant and fund management activities. The individual in this position works closely with building staff, activity directors, and the Business Manager to ensure efficient financial operations, strong internal controls, and timely completion of financial reports. Attention to detail, organization, and effective communication are essential to success in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in business, Accounting or Finance (bachelor's degree preferred)

One to two years of comparable work experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal relations skills

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Experience with grant administration preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disability Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
ACCOUNTING-PAYABLES
Check all invoices against purchase order to verify that merchandise has been received
Allocate all invoices
Coordinate activity vouchers with the high school and middle school activities directors.
Batch vouchers and give to Office Assistant for input
Mail checks or direct deposit stubs
Assist with federal and state grant programs.
Maintain vendor and 1099 files.
File the school's copy of checks and invoices.
Take to the banks transfers of funds from savings to checking accounts.
Pickup change orders.
Compile information for reports, surveys, etc. that need to be completed.
Distributes district charge cards and oversees inventory of cards.
Assist the Business Office in the completing reports as needed.

ACCOUNTS- RECEIVABLE
Record receipts for the following funds: General, Special, Building, Debt Services, and Health Insurance, into the appropriate account. Assist with receipts for Food Service, Activities and James Valley on an as needed basis.
Maintain binders for all bank transactions.
Write up deposits and take to the various banks as needed (usually on a daily basis).
Record interest received from savings and checking accounts, CD's, investments, etc.
Assists the Business Manager in collecting revenues from organizations.

ACCOUNTING - MISCELLANEOUS
Prepare requests for funds as needed.
Assist Business Manager with JPS Foundation revenue, expenditures and memberships as needed.
Assist the Business Manager with the final Clerk's Report, Budget Report, and other financial reports for federal, state, and local uses.
As needed prepare vouchers for School Activities and mail checks.
As needed coordinate activity vouchers with the high school and middle school activities directors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager or his/her designee.

The starting hourly wage for this position is $20.33/hour to $21.02/hour, depending on experience.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Stacy Jamtgaard at 701-252-1950.

If interested in this position, please apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/ndseec/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37936&category=Secretarial%2FClerical