Position: Accounting Budget Specialist III

Position #: 540-6213

Job ID #: 3033325

Division: Office of the Adjutant General

Location: Bismarck, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $5,484 - $6,655 / month (DOE)

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on July 27, 2026

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for serving the citizens in our great state as an Accounting Budget Specialist III.

As a North Dakota State Agency, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies, and much more! Please use our total rewards calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

Summary Of Work

The Office of the Adjutant General has an opening in the Administrative Services section for an Account Budget Specialist III. The Administrative Services section is responsible for overall management of the fiscal operations, including the areas of accounting, budget, payroll, human resources and audit.

This role is based in Bismarck, ND. Upon completion of an in-person training period, some telework may be an option.

Primary job responsibilities of the position include:
Review documentation and assign proper coding to vouchers, p-cards and deposits
Monitor expenditures and revenues for consistency with state and federal guidelines
Ensure proper procurement procedures are followed when purchasing goods and services
Prepare federal financial reports for federal awards
Review and analyze costs, activities, operations and forecasts to evaluate financial status, funding needs and any required adjustments
Administer the credit card collection function and maintain the credit card clearing account
Assist with the preparation and administration of the agency's biennial budget
Assist with completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA)
Assist with agency audits
Assist with fixed asset inventory
Assist with implementation of new policies/procedures
Assist with payroll and redistribution
Supervises, mentors and evaluates assigned team members
Other duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsorships.

To be considered for this position, you must have

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field

A strong understanding of accounting principles and how to apply them

One (1) year of professional accounting experience which includes working with budgets, grant management, fund tracking, Uniform Guidance, auditing, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.

To succeed in this position, the applicant must be highly organized, able to multitask and manage your time and priorities effectively to meet established deadlines; understand and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, and internal controls; exhibit a high level of attention to detail and accuracy; as well as maintaining effective working relationships both independently and within a team environment. Work is expected to be performed with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Peoplesoft Financials, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA), federal grant award reporting or federal fund tracking/monitoring, supervisory experience and experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Application Procedures

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial).

Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1.

For more information about the position, contact Clay Daniels, Accounting Manager at (701) 328-8196. For assistance in the application or interview process or to request a full job description, contact Jason Sutheimer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Human Resource Business Partner, at (701) 328-6020.

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