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Accounting Technician

Grand Forks County is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to join our team. This position performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties to support the County’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all fiscal processes.

This position also serves as payroll backup and requires previous payroll experience along with a strong understanding of payroll procedures, timekeeping practices, confidentiality requirements, and payroll-related recordkeeping.

To learn more about this position, please review the Accounting Technician Position Description.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform data entry and reconciliation of financial transactions.
  • Process invoices, receipts, and payments; prepare vouchers and maintain ledgers.
  • Assist with payroll preparation, benefits, and other related records.
  • Serve as payroll backup and assist with payroll processing functions as assigned.
  • Review payroll-related records, timesheets, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
  • Prepare reports and maintain accurate files and documentation.
  • Provide excellent customer service to County departments, vendors, and the public.
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial, payroll, and personnel information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or governmental finance experience preferred.
  • Previous payroll processing experience required.
  • Strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll recordkeeping practices.
  • Experience with financial software, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree with a minimum of 12 units of accounting coursework, with three (3) years of accounts payable experience involving the preparation and maintenance of financial and/or accounting records, plus payroll processing experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in governmental accounting or public sector finance and familiarity with North Dakota Century Code and county financial systems.

Status and Hours: Full-time (based on a 40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, benefit eligible. There might be a variation to work hours and days to support the department and County needs. This position is not eligible for telework.

How to Apply: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration. DD214 is required to be submitted with the application to gain veteran preference. Applications may be obtained and/or returned in person or via mail at: 151 South 4th Street, 5th Floor (northside), Grand Forks, ND 58201 or by email to human.resources@gfcounty.org. Interviewing process starts after the close date.

County Employment Benefits and Perks: While employed at Grand Forks County you will receive a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County contributes the rest. For employees hired on or after January 1,2025, you will be enrolled in the Defined Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) at the rate of 9.26% of your gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match.

To learn about the benefits offered, please review the 2026 Benefits Summary.

Selection Process: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation and may include a drug/ alcohol screening. Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks is an at-will employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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