Administrative Officer II

Administrative Officer IINorth Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) supports organizations, communities, artists, and educators through grant opportunities, education, and partnerships so all may experience the power of the arts and honor our diverse cultural heritage.Every day as the Administrative Officer II for ND Council on the Arts, you will play a key role in the agency's operations. Primary work includes fiscal management for a state agency with a $5 million biennial budget, federal and state data reporting, and agency operations duties. You will perform budget preparation, tracking, and reporting; process accounts payable, receivable, 1099 reporting and sales tax remittance; generate and validate fiscal and grant recipient information; ensure compliance with procurement rules, state records requirements, asset tracking and inventory; coordinate the human resource, information technology, procurement, and office space needs for NDCA; and advise NDCA's Executive Director in these areas and assist with high-level programs and projects. This position will work at the NDCA office in downtown Bismarck, ND. May be eligible to work remotely from home a few days per week, following the successful completion of probation. The hiring salary range for the position is $51,456 - $75,000 annually, ($4,288 - $6,250 per month). An increase of up to 5% may be awarded upon successful completion of the probationary period. To succeed in this role, you must be able to work cooperatively within a small staff team, be flexible in your daily tasks, be a strong communicator, possess solid decision-making and organizational skills, and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and timeliness in your work. Work is expected to be performed with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity. To be considered for this role you must have:A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field, and a minimum of three years related professional work experience performing above listed duties. Related professional work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Experience using Microsoft business applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience with the Peoplesoft Finance, PeopleSoft HR/Payroll, Cognos, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) Systems Experience administering year-end fiscal closeout processes.State government and legislative processes experience. Experience using Microsoft Access, including importing/exporting data from outside sources.Application Procedures:Applicants must complete an online application via the State of ND Careers site: www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The following must be attached to the application when submitted: ResumeCover letterA list of 3 or more professional references with contact informationApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The ND Council on the Arts does not provide sponsorships. The successful candidate will be required to complete satisfactory reference and background checks.For more information about the position contact Jess Christy at jesschristy@nd.gov or 701-328-7592. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, please contact Lynn Burgard at lyburgard@nd.gov or 701-328-4737. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 1-800-366-6888.About Team ND: 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.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.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.