Parks and Recreation Account Budget Specialist II

Parks and Recreation Account Budget Specialist II

Join to apply for the Parks and Recreation Account Budget Specialist II role at North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department
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• Support and improve revenue and accounting processes for park operations in alignment with audit standards, state code, and agency policies.
• Review, code, deposit, and reconcile state park revenues across multiple funds and bank accounts.
• Manage accounts receivable activity, including journal corrections and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor local park bank accounts, process ACH deposits with the Bank of North Dakota, and track gift fund revenue.
• Maintain accounting records and resolve variances to ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting.
• Conduct park-level fiscal reviews and assist with audits to ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Prepare required reports, including ACFR components and recurring revenue reports for leadership.
• Provide input and support for departmental accounting systems, including POS and OMS platforms.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 1 year of professional accounting experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 2 years of professional accounting experience; or
• Associate degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, or a related field with 4 years of professional accounting experience.
• 1-2 years of hands‑on experience using accounting systems; familiarity with multiple platforms is a plus (e.g., POS, OMS, Excel).
• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience with primary responsibility for complex data analysis, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment where teamwork, reporting, and independent project coordination or management were required.

• CPA licensure or working toward certification.
• 2–3 years of professional accounting experience, public‑sector financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in government, public‑sector, or nonprofit accounting.
• Experience managing grants, restricted funds, or complex funding streams.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Government Administration
• Location:
  
  Bismarck, ND
• Salary: $44,880.00 - $59,844.00

Apply online via the North Dakota Job Seekers website. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Your application must include:

• Resume

• Three professional references

Need assistance with your application? Contact recruiter or 701‑328‑3290 for all technical issues.

For reasonable accommodations or questions about recruitment/selection, contact La Tonya Stocks, PHR, at lastocks or 701‑328‑7807.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1‑800‑366‑6888.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.

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.

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