Fiscal Accounting Specialist

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is seeking a Fiscal Accounting Specialist to join our collaborative and mission‑driven Fiscal team.

The Office of Fiscal Management maintains the department's budget, accounting, financial statements, grants and contracts, payments, revenue, and payroll operations. It also interprets state and federal statutes, regulations, and policy directives.

This role provides fiscal support services to internal and external customers for statewide education program grants. The Specialist ensures accurate, timely grant reimbursements, fiscal reporting, and related accounting functions.

• Utilize the DPI grants system to receive, review, and process reimbursement claims, budget revisions, and other grant components.
• Review, verify, and reconcile transactions to ensure ledger balances align with awarded grant amounts.
• Prepare vouchers, review billings and purchase orders, classify and record transactions, resolve discrepancies, and produce transaction reports.
• Provide technical assistance to program managers, schools, and stakeholders regarding grant and fiscal processes.
• Communicate grant balances and deadlines to ensure timely reporting and grant closure.
• Maintain account‑keeping procedures and fiscal systems.
• Support internal fiscal operations and provide backup coverage for other fiscal functions as needed.

• Experience reviewing, processing, and analyzing financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and grant requirements to ensure compliance and fiscal accountability.
• Experience with financial management, accounting, or grants management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in providing technical assistance and building positive working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and commitment to timely, accurate, professional support.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the team and supporting shared fiscal responsibilities.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field plus one year of related fiscal experience; or
• High school diploma (or GED) and three years of related fiscal experience.

Hiring Range: $4,200–$4,500 per month, depending on experience.

Location:

Onsite at the State Capitol in Bismarck, ND. Eligible to work remotely up to two days a week after successful completion of probation.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Public Instruction does not offer or provide sponsorship.