Temporary Benefits Clerk

Smithfield Police Department; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools in Smithfield, Rhode Island seeks a Temporary Benefits Clerk to support the Director of Financial Operations. The role covers benefits management, cash receipts, invoicing, and general business-office tasks in a confidential environment.

Starting immediately, the position offers temporary-to-long-term potential with a focus on accurate benefits processing and coordination with staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a public school district, municipality or non-profit preferred.
• Associate degree with 3+ years relevant work experience or 5 years relevant work experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple active projects.
• Detail-oriented, thorough and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications; RI UCOA knowledge.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication; confidentiality maintained.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and vendors in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of employee and retiree benefits in databases and enrollment changes.
• Handles benefits materials, inquiries, COBRA information, and invoicing as needed.
• Manages cash receipts and general ledger-related journal entries and reports.
• Performs other duties to support the Director of Financial Operations and staff.

Skills

Public sector experience

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independence

Clear communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or 3+ years experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

RI UCOA knowledge

Job description

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Temporary Benefits Clerk

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5583447

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TEMPORARY BENEFITS CLERK:

Position available on a temporary basis with the possibility of becoming a long-term position.

DESCRIPTION

The benefits will assist the Director of Financial Operations and Controller with all benefits, cash receipts, invoicing, and other business office support functions for the Smithfield School District. This includes the: day-to-day benefits management, cash receipts, and invoice entry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public school district, municipality or non-profit preferred.
• Associates degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience or a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in human resources in lieu of degree. Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to maintain and prioritize multiple active projects.
• Must be detail-oriented, thorough and can work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• General understanding of the RI Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and in writing).
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial, positive, and productive relationships and communication with staff and vendors; and to work as a productive member of a team in a highly confidential office.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability of the above as evidenced by course work, educational experience, involvement in professional activities, previous work experience, professional references, and the interview process.

REPORTS TO

Director of Financial Operations

REPRESENTATION STATUS

Unrepresented Staff, Individual Contract

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the accuracy of all employee and retiree benefits in the Smithfield School Department databases: Responsible for the maintenance of enrollment, changes, and removal of participants in medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance. Distributes all benefit materials and determines appropriate eligibility. Responds to benefit inquiries from employees and retirees on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Reconciling and payment processing of all benefit invoices. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges for general ledger. Provides mandatory COBRA information to qualifying employees and/or dependents. Maintain invoicing system for retiree healthcare payments, COBRA, and miscellaneous accounts as required.
• Ensures the accuracy of business operations tasks in the Smithfield School Department databases: Responsible for all cash receipt deposits including preparing deposit for bank, creating, and entering the appropriate journal entry to general ledger. Invoice entry and processing for District goods and service purchases. Analyze benefits accounts, traces errors, and makes correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Any other duties to assist the Director of Financial Operations and other business office staff.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Welcome to Smithfield Public Schools

Smithfield is a suburb located 10 miles northwest of Providence. Smithfield Public Schools serves over 2,200 students in Pre K-12 in 5 schools: Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and 3 elementary schools. Our promise: Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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