North Dakota Parks and Recreation Accounting and Budget Specialist

About the role

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Accounting & Budget Specialist to join our Business Services team. This position combines accounting expertise, budget support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure resources are managed responsibly and effectively in support of North Dakota’s parks, recreation programs, and public services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, including vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, purchasing card transactions, and payment requests.
• Review financial documentation to ensure accuracy, proper approvals, compliance with policies, and alignment with procurement requirements.
• Apply appropriate accounting codes and ensure expenses are accurately recorded to the correct funds, programs, and budget areas.
• Partner with staff and vendors to resolve payment questions, discrepancies, and processing issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation while supporting month-end, year-end, and audit activities.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and reporting of the agency’s operating budget.
• Analyze expenditures, revenue, and budget activity to identify trends, opportunities, and potential concerns.
• Support budget adjustments, transfers, fiscal planning activities, and legislative budget initiatives.
• Help ensure agency spending aligns with approved funding sources and financial requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide backup support for payroll and benefits administration, including payroll processing and employee benefit activities.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions such as deposits, invoicing, receipting, collections, and customer support.
• Participate in special projects, reporting efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide responsive and professional service to agency employees, vendors, partners, and members of the public.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with two years of professional accounting experience; or Associate degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, or a related field with four years of professional accounting experience; or In lieu of a degree, six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, particularly Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules; Experience working in state government or another public-sector financial environment; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with two years of professional accounting experience; or Associate degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, or a related field with four years of professional accounting experience; or In lieu of a degree, six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, particularly Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules; Experience working in state government or another public-sector financial environment; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Benefits

• Salary: $4,593 - $6,124/ monthly
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family is fully funded by the state.
• New Hire Leave: Eligible new team members are granted up to 40 hours of new hire leave upon hire to use within the first year of employment.

Pay

Salary range: $4,593 - $6,124/ monthly

Schedule

Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, with in-office, on-site work during regular business hours. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be available after a successful transition into the agency and role.

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.

Contact Information

To apply, visit the North Dakota Job Seekers website and submit your resume and three professional references by 11:59 PM on July 19, 2026. For reasonable accommodations or questions about recruitment/selection, contact La Tonya Stocks, PHR at lastocks@nd.gov or 701-328-7807. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Note

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of North Dakota does not provide sponsorship of any kind.