Grants and Contracts Specialist

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist. Our mission is to serve, advocate, protect and promote agriculture to benefit everyone. We support agriculture by embracing diversity, innovation, research and trade. We offer competitive employee benefits package, including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement plan, and flexible work schedule.Salary: $4,700 - $5,450 per month + benefits including fully paid family health insurance As a Grants and Contracts Specialist, you will become an integral member of the Administrative Services Division. The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:Assist program managers from each division to develop and manage program/department grant budgets and expenditures.Responsible for processing vendor invoices and reimbursements, entering supplier transactions, and reconciling statements.Monitor grant award expenditures to ensure compliance with allowability of expense, ensuring expenses meet the intent of the funds, and that expenditures meet the various periods of performance. Responsible for periodic internal reviews as needed.Prepare quarterly billings for federal grants.Contract preparation and tracking grant awards.Assist in preparing reports for the department's financial audit and budget.Maintain record of department assets and surplus.Maintain off-site storage and conduct annual inventory.This role supports the Commissioner in collaboration with the Administrative Services Division. Given the necessity for considerable on-site involvement, the position is situated at the State Capitol building in Bismarck.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or a related field.Two years of professional accounting or financial experience.Experience with Excel and Outlook.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Work experience preparing or drafting contracts.Work experience including grant preparation, monitoring, and/or administration.Knowledge of state and federal fiscal rules and regulations.Work experience processing accounts payable.Experience with the "financial" module in PeopleSoft.Minimum of one year experience in state government.Application Procedures:Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. This position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after the successful completion of the application and interview process.Applicants must complete the online application at www.nd.gov/careers before the closing date by 11:59 PM, including a resume, cover letter and college transcript(s) (official or unofficial). The cover letter must include a detailed summary of how you meet the qualifications of the position, including your education, work experience, and skills specific to the job duties.Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered.For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Shelley Theisen at (701) 328-4757 or 1-800-242-7535.

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