Accounting Tech

Finance - Bismarck, ND – Accounting Technician II

This is a long-term temporary position.

Hiring Range: $17- $22/hr

As an Accounting Tech, you will perform various technical accounting services for the Finance Section that supports the Public Health Division. Each day you will perform various transactional and data functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, processing invoices and data entry in the state accounting system. You will support finance team members by preparing daily deposits and bank transfers, reconciling vendor statements and document scanning. In addition, you will perform administrative duties that include opening and distributing mail, as well as with maintaining and ordering supplies.

To thrive in this position, you will have solid skills in Excel and in Word, attention to accuracy and detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and vendors in order to troubleshoot errors. Also, you'll need to be a team player who is willing to fill the gaps some days and to accept help from others.

To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) AND four (4) years of directly related accounts payable, depositing/recording of revenue, or bookkeeping work experience.  College or vocational education with courses in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the work experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.  Also, preference will be given to applicants who have experience with purchasing or procurement, state government procurement laws, rules and procedures, and PeopleSoft deposits and accounts payable.

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About DHHS: ND DHHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The key to delivery of those services is the 2800 committed, compassionate ND DHHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources.

Location: This position is located onsite at the North Dakota State Capital in Bismarck.

Temporary Status :This position is temporary anticipated to be ongoing and long-term. Temporary employees are fully integrated members of their team. Temporary employees participate in development, performance, and coaching conversations like any other team member. The compensation and Total Rewards package is different for temporary employees. For details, please contact Human Resources.

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.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Please note: The compensation and Total Rewards package is different for temporary employees. For details, please contact Human Resources.

Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Robin Thorstenson at rthorstenson@nd.gov.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – Finance

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

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. § 23-12-10.