Job Description

Help improve the lives of North Dakota citizens by supporting the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) Accounting Team, as an Accountant I.

This role can be filled in at either our Bismarck or Fargo office and will work onsite one day a week. The rest of the time, the position can work remotely from home.

As an

Accountant I

, you will provide support to the organization internally as well as support to our external customers.

In this role, you will:

Perform accounting duties in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards. Prepare and update supporting spreadsheets Be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable inbox Serve as contact for vendor inquiries and issues Assist with annual 1099 statements Assist with NDIT Accounts Receivable deposits Prepare and reconcile deposits

The ideal candidate for this position should have general knowledge in accounting, AP/AR, Excel, and standard office technologies in order to effectively perform the above outlined duties. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication and diplomacy skills and work effectively with a variety of governmental officials and customers. The selected candidate will have strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and thrive in a team environment.
To be considered for this role, you must have:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, statistics, economics, business or a related field


Or


An associate degree in accounting, statistics, economics, business or a related field and one year of current and progressive accounting experience working with accounts payable or receivable, creating reports in Excel, and compiling financial reports/records in a medium to large size organization.


Or


Three years of current and progressive accounting experience as written above.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt


More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision.


Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if North Dakota Information Technology cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.


All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).


North Dakota Information Technology does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact itdjobs@nd.gov or (701) 328-4470.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.