Staff Accountant

Hiring Range

$51,731 - $64,664 annually

Bismarck, ND

Bank of North Dakota (BND) is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support the Bank's mission of promoting agriculture, commerce, and industry across the state. As the nation's only state-owned bank, BND partners with North Dakota's financial institutions to help fuel economic growth and serve as the central depository for state funds, making a lasting impact in communities statewide.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid family health insurance, paid leave, flexible work‑life balance options, retirement plans, an infant‑at‑work program, tuition reimbursement, and more.

As the Staff Accountant I, you will support the financial operations of BND through accurate accounting, regulatory compliance, and reliable reporting. In this role, you will process accounts payable, support tax reporting through W‑9 collection and 1099 preparation, maintain daily general ledger activity (accruals, amortization, depreciation, and prepaid expenses), reconcile the Federal Reserve account each day, prepare weekly reporting, and assist with the reconciliation and analysis of bank accounts, trust accounts, and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.

You will help ensure compliance with legislative and record retention requirements, maintain accurate documentation, monitor retention schedules, and support internal and external audits. Additionally, you will contribute to the Bank's internal control environment by verifying compliance with established policies and procedures. This role may also involve training in key Trust operations, such as processing transactions within the bond registrar system, managing principal and interest payments, processing issuer payments, supporting OFAC reporting, tracking draws and warrant payments, reconciling Cash Bond CDs, posting monthly interest, and assisting with trust‑related audits and internal control activities.

Associate degree in accounting, business management, or finance, or equivalent coursework/experience. No prior accounting experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred; experience with Director and Navigator is a plus.

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. The State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment.