Accounting Specialist I

Description

The Accounting Specialist I provides support for accounts payable; updating spreadsheets; posting transactions to a ledger; and office administration duties. This position reports to the Chief Deputy Auditor and is located in Watford City, ND. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a variety of accounting functions, which includes: reconciling accounts; preparing accounting schedules; accounts payable; processing invoices; coding and entering information into a database; and performing related tasks
• Enters a variety of financial information for the Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, including analyzing, coding, and journalizing financial activities
• Completes, tracks, and/or maintains a variety of records, logs, ledgers, and files; files documents as needed. Researches and resolves a variety of difficult problems independently through review of multiple records
• Assists in month end balancing
• Oversees township reports
• Oversees governmental transparency portal and ensures monthly data uploads are completed
• Assists with the coordination of election administrative duties
• Interacts daily with members of the public, in person, by phone, or by email
• Aids in resolving citizen and customer issues
• Other duties as assigned for business need

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience in an Accounting function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, account preparation, review and control methods
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and various other office machines
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Physical requirements and working conditions:
  • Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.