Accounting Technician

Position Description:
Provide assistance with financial/payroll transactions and provide administrative services for the Graduate School. Responsibilities will include: processing accounts payable, including vendor and employee expenses and other general accounting using PeopleSoft; prepare and track departmental budget activity reports and similar documents; assist with preparation of budget reports; review accounts, reports, and records to verify accuracy; process payroll forms; verify and track graduate tuition waivers; track and maintain accurate inventory records; track and maintain records of Documentation Retention and process annual records disposal form.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associates and/or Bachelor's degree
• Three years' experience in an administrative position
• One year's experience in accounts payable and budget tracking.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and schedule in an efficient and productive manner with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, able to take direction

Preferred Qualifications:
• Three years relevant professional experience in higher education
• Experience with Campus Connection/Peoplesoft and ImageNow
• Degree in Accounting

Screening Date: 09/20/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates selected for interviews will be required to take an internal spreadsheet data entry test at the time of interview.

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Academic Department
   • Bismarck Tribune
   • CareerFargo.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Fargo Forum
   • JobsHQ
   • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Job Service of North Dakota
   • NDSU Employee
   • NDSU Website
   • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
   • Professional Publication/Organization Website
   • University Placement Office
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Other (Please specify below)
6. If Other, please specify:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
7. * Do you have one year's experience in accounts payable and budget tracking?
   • yes
   • no

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 1