The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is seeking a Fiscal Accounting Specialist to join our collaborative and mission-driven Fiscal team.
The Office of Fiscal Management is responsible for maintaining the department's budget, accounting, preparation of financial statements and reports, maintaining grants and contracts, processing of payments and revenue, and payroll operations. This office also interprets and implements state and federal program statutes, state and federal regulations, and policy directives.
The Fiscal Accounting Specialist provides fiscal support services to internal and external customers for a variety of statewide education program grants. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of grant reimbursements, fiscal reporting, and related accounting functions.
What You'll Do:
Key Responsibilities include:
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Utilize the DPI grants system to receive, review, and process reimbursement claims, budget revisions, and other grant components.
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Review, verify, and reconcile transactions to ensure ledger balances align with awarded grant amounts.
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Perform fiscal duties including preparing vouchers, reviewing billings and purchase orders, classifying and recording transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and preparing transaction reports.
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Provide technical assistance to program managers, schools, and other stakeholders regarding grant and fiscal processes.
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Communicate grant balances and deadlines to ensure timely reporting and closure of grants.
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Maintain account-keeping procedures and fiscal systems.
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Support internal fiscal operations and provide backup coverage for other fiscal functions as needed.
What You'll Bring:
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Experience reviewing, processing, and analyzing financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and grant requirements to ensure compliance and fiscal accountability.
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Experience working with financial management, accounting, or grants management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide technical assistance and build positive working relationships with program staff, schools, vendors, and other stakeholders.
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Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing timely, accurate, and professional support.
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment and supporting shared fiscal responsibilities.
To be considered you must have:
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Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting, business, or related field and one year of related fiscal experience; or
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High school diploma (or GED) and three years of related fiscal experience.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Make a difference by applying your fiscal and accounting expertise in support of public education across North Dakota. At the Department of Public Instruction, your work ensures fiscal accountability, compliance, and stewardship of public funds that directly support programs serving students, educators, and schools statewide.
By joining our team, you'll help carry out our vision to ensure all students graduate choice ready with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to be successful. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative environment where accuracy, integrity, and public service are valued-and where your financial expertise contributes to meaningful outcomes beyond the numbers.
Compensation & Location
Hiring Range: $4,200-$4,500/month, depending on experience.
Location: Onsite at the State Capitol in Bismarck, ND. This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days a week upon successful completion of the probationary period.
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
Ready to Apply?
All applications must be made via the ND Careers site. Paper or emailed submissions are no longer accepted. Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM Central Time on the closing date listed above.
Only complete applications will be considered and must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
The cover letter and the application materials must clearly explain how your education, work experience, and skills meet the minimum qualifications and relate to the job duties in the work summary.
A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Public Instruction does not offer or provide sponsorship.
For more information, assistance, or accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Anne Kerzman (701) 328-2262 [email protected]
For tech issues, contact [email protected] (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. Sect. 23-12-10.
