Fiscal Officer​/Senior Accountant

Are you an accountant seeking a role with broader responsibility and greater visibility?

The Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship is hiring a Fiscal Officer to manage and oversee the agency’s fiscal operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity across agency programs and services.

This role offers broad responsibility spanning accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, contracts, grants, and legislative reporting.

As the Fiscal Officer, you will manage comprehensive accounting, budgeting, and financial operations:

• Accounting & Financial Management – Perform full-cycle accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, expense administration, fee processing, and financial record maintenance.
• Budgeting & Financial Reporting – Support biennial budget planning, monitor expenditures, and prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial and budget reports.
• Program & Grant Financial Oversight – Administer funding distributions, maintain financial statements, track revenues and expenditures, and ensure audit and reporting compliance.
• Funds & Revenue Administration – Collect and manage fees, oversee deposits, and maintain fund accounting records.
• Financial Analysis & Compliance – Evaluate financial data, maintain documentation standards, and ensure adherence to accounting principles.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Provide fiscal guidance and financial insights to leadership and staff.

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Accounting, Business, Finance
  , or a related field
• At least one year of related accounting or fiscal experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with budget development
  , preferably in the public sector
• Proficiency with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and spreadsheets
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare clear, concise reports
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills in a multi-responsibility role

The Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship serves a vital public mission to protect individuals who require guardianship or conservatorship services within a stable, professional work environment where your expertise truly matters.

In this role, accounting extends beyond transactional functions. Your work directly supports fiscal integrity, public trust, legislative transparency, and meaningful services across North Dakota.

This position is ideal for accounting professionals who value:

• Agency-wide fiscal ownership
• Broad exposure across accounting, budgeting, reporting, and programs
• High visibility and direct collaboration with leadership
• Professional autonomy and decision-making impact
• Variety across diverse financial responsibilities
• Reduced departmental silos and bureaucracy

• Work Style: Onsite at the Capitol Complex in Bismarck.
• Shift: Monday-Friday with flexible day-time schedule options.
• Hiring Range: $70,000-$80,000 annually; depending on experience.

• Submit your application and resume .gov/careers by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Include details on how your background aligns with the role in your resume.
• A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsor ships provided.)
• ND Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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