Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist provides support for accounts payable and receivable; updating spreadsheets; posting transactions to a ledger; posting property tax payments, and office administration duties. This position reports to the Chief Deputy Treasurer and is located in Watford City, ND. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

• Performs a variety of accounting functions, which includes: reconciling accounts; preparing accounting schedules; accounts receivable; processing payments; coding and entering information into a database; and performing related tasks
• Enters a variety of financial information for the Auditor/Treasurer Office, including analyzing, coding, and journalizing all financial activities
• Completes, tracks, and/or maintains a variety of records, logs, ledgers, and files; files documents as needed. Researches and resolves a variety of difficult problems independently through review of multiple records
• Assists the Auditor/Treasurer Office, participates in the preparation of property tax billing and subsequent collection
• Processes tax payments and ensures correct application of payment to parcels
• Interacts daily with members of the public, in person, by phone, or by email
• Aids in resolving citizen and customer issues
• Answers phone, oversees front counter, greets customers, and directs them to the appropriate person as needed
• Other duties as assigned for business need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience in an Accounting function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, account preparation, review and control methods
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and various other office machines
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask

• Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.