Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

North Dakota Health & Human Services is seeking a detail oriented and motivated Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support the agency's Finance Division.

As the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will review payment requests from multiple sources to ensure compliance and accuracy before providing the final approval for payment. When discrepancies are identified, or questions arise, you will research the issue, coordinate with the appropriate parties, and help resolve the issue or provide requested information. You will also provide backup support to other members of the Accounts Payable team and assist with special projects, as needed.

To thrive in this position, you must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and take initiative as a self-starter who embraces learning as an opportunity for growth. You will use good critical thinking skills and apply sound judgment to resolve discrepancies. Effective and professional communication skills are vital when working with internal team members, vendors, and staff from other state or federal agencies. You must be highly motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills to consistently process large volumes of payables and meet approval deadlines.

You will play an important role in supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of agency payments. Your education, experience, and professional skills will help you to perform your responsibilities in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, internal controls, and ethical standards.

To be considered for the Accounts Payable Specialist, you must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and at least one (1) year of experience in a final payment approver capacity or two (2) years of experience performing directly similar accounts payable review and approval duties. Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, specifically, Accounts Payable Module is preferred.

Location
ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model, and this position may work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule within North Dakota. If located outside of Bismarck, ND this position requires frequent travel to Bismarck for meetings and/or training.

About HHS
ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.

To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all.

About Team ND


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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


Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.


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A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.


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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.

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