Account Budget Specialist I

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As an Account Budget Specialist I in our Financial Management Division you will be a supportive force and an integral team member responsible for and/or assisting with various programs and Peoplesoft modules that are time sensitive and require both analytical and computer technical skills. This position reviews project related revenue and expenditures, which need to be completed on a timely basis. This position also handles Accounts Receivable for timely collection of billings. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. The ability to multitask, be a self-starter but also a team player is essential to this position. Job Duties include:Managing processing of Accounts Receivable and other NDDOT revenue.Manage collection of A/R for the NDDOTAnalysis & Billing FunctionsMonitor State-Wide Preliminary Engineering projects.FHWA reports daily and FHWA project closeout process.Final Federal and State projects and related dutiesProvide technical expertise/backup as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration or equivalent. Candidates who are currently in their final year of study and are expected to graduate in December 2024 or May 2025 will be considered. Accounting concentration means: 24 semester credits or equivalent of accounting courses, plus 24 credits of other business courses. Principles of accounting or equivalent courses do not count toward the required accounting or business courses. The accounting portion may include classes with an accounting, audit, or tax specialty. The other-business portion may include classes with a specialty of business, management, finance, economics, or marketing.To be considered for this position, please ensure you attach your college transcript to your application. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be reviewed.Preferred Quals:To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, team-based environment with the ability to manage multiple requests at one time. Experience with various computer hardware and software including web-based applications. Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills, preparing Excel worksheets and fiscal statistics, reconciling of various financial reports and accounts is essential.Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, reference, and background checks.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* *Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

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.