Part-Time Accounting Administrator

Kelly Services; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Administrator in Fargo, ND. The role focuses on accounts receivable and general accounting support for a 3+ month assignment, with 20 hours per week and a 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

The position is fully onsite with potential transition to permanent, full-time based on business needs and performance. You will support billing, cash application, and daily finance activities in a technology-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and general accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Record customer deposits in the bank and accounting system.
• Run and process daily credit card payments and collect payments.
• Assist with billing, cash application and month-end close activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ERP system

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Part-Time Accounting Administrator

Fargo, ND

Temporary | Part-Time | 3+ Months

$20–$30/hour

• 20 hours per week within normal business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Must work 5 days per week, Monday–Friday
• Consistent hours preferred, but schedule can be flexible around other obligations such as class schedules etc.
• Fully onsite
• Potential opportunity to transition to a permanent, full‑time position based on business needs and performance

Kelly is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Administrator to provide temporary accounting support for 3+ months with our client, a Fargo-based software development and manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting accounts receivable and general accounting functions within an innovative technology-focused organization, with potential for the position to become permanent and full‑time.

What You’ll Do

Accounts Receivable — Primary Focus

• Record customer deposits in the bank and accounting system.
• Run and process daily credit card payments.
• Collect and post customer payments, including checks and electronic payments.
• Assist with billing and cash application activities.
• Review customer accounts and identify discrepancies, unapplied payments, short payments, or other issues.
• Research and help resolve billing and account discrepancies, escalating issues to the Accounts Receivable team as needed.
• Assist with collections activities, including following up on past‑due accounts and maintaining accurate customer account information.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams regarding customer account and payment questions.

General Accounting Support

• Assist with general ledger activities and account reconciliations.
• Help identify unusual account activity or discrepancies and bring them to the appropriate team member’s attention.
• Assist with month‑end close activities and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation.
• Assist with miscellaneous finance and accounting duties and special projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or administrative experience; candidates ranging from entry‑level/intern experience to more experienced accounting professionals will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of accounts receivable and general accounting principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Solid problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office software.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system is a plus.

Who Thrives in This Role

• You are highly organized and comfortable working with numbers and detailed financial information.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal teams.
• You enjoy identifying discrepancies and finding solutions.
• You take pride in accuracy and maintaining well‑organized records.
• You are dependable, able to maintain a consistent weekday schedule, and comfortable working fully onsite.
• You bring professionalism, curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn.

In addition to the core duties, you will have access to various benefits and resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff. employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.