Accounting Manager I

If you are a driven individual looking to make an impact across state government, OMB has an exciting opportunity for you!At the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB), we are driven by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, resourcefulness, and responsiveness to provide innovative leadership and support to the State of North Dakota. We offer rewarding work opportunities with competitive employee benefits including fully paid family health insurance, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance and flexibility, tuition reimbursement and more!Our Fiscal team is currently hiring for an Accounting Manager.This Accounting Manager position is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting functions for OMB's Fiscal and HRMS divisions. In addition, this position will prepare and monitor legislative appropriation budgets, provide guidance to state agencies relating to OMB Fiscal policies and procedures, assist with preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and running cost allocation processes. Accounting functions for OMB Fiscal and HRMSMonthly reconciliationsAuthorizing paymentsMonitoring budgets Tracking spreadsheetsLegislative Appropriation and Budget OversightPrepare and monitor legislative appropriation budgetsTrack Emergency Commission requestsPrepare general fund reports (turn backs and cash certifications)Make appropriation adjustmentsComplete agency transfersPrepare reclassification journals for prior biennium voidsPolicy Guidance and TrainingProvide guidance to state agencies on OMB Fiscal Policies, appropriations, compliance, and accounting proceduresFinancial Reporting and AnalysisAssist in preparing portions of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), primarily preparing the Budget and Actual Detail and Budgetary Comparison SchedulesPayroll and Cost AllocationInvolved in the process of running cost allocation, correcting payroll journals, handle time distribution, GL interfaces, and payroll distributions to projects. To be successful in this role, you will need the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective communication skills to present complex financial information clearly, strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, and an ability to prioritize your time. To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, or related degree and four years of professional accounting work experience.Preference given to experience with government accounting principles, legislative appropriations, financial reporting, and fiscal year-end and biennium-end processing

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Application Procedures

The answers given on this application are to be reflective of your work experiences. Any use or suspected use of AI during the application process may affect the outcome of the hiring decision.Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.All application material, including your resume, must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Hannah Wolf hkwolf@nd.gov

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.