Staff Accountant

Hiring Range: $51,731 - $64,664 annually

Location: 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.

At BND, your work matters and your contributions are valued. 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.

Be part of something bigger-join the Bank that helps North Dakota thrive.

Summary Of Work

As the Staff Accountant I , you will support the financial operations of Bank of North Dakota 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; and maintain daily general ledger activity, including accruals, amortization, depreciation, and prepaid expenses. You will 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 by maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring retention schedules, and supporting internal and external audits. Your work will also contribute to the Bank's internal control environment by helping verify compliance with established policies and procedures.

To promote cross-functional development, this role will also be trained in key Trust operations. This may include 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position , you must have an associate degree with coursework in accounting, business management, or finance. Equivalent combinations of related college-level coursework and professional work experience may be considered in place of the degree. No prior accounting experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred, and experience with Director and Navigator is a plus.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

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Notice to prospective employees that the Bank of North Dakota complies with the U.S. Dept. of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and all information contained within, at US Department of Labor FMLA.

A credit, state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

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.