Salary/Position Classification

• $56,800 - $61,950+ Depending on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking a results-focused and resourceful Financial Accountant to join its Regional Shared Service Center (RSSC). This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial services and support to several smaller colleges across North Dakota. Ideal candidates are proactive, customer-focused professionals who thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment. Reporting to the Controller of the Regional Shared Service Center, this position blends accounting expertise with a collaborative spirit.

This role is responsible for handling daily banking tasks, preparing bank reconciliations, and tying accounts to the general ledger. The position also works with journal entries, solves discrepancies, improves processes, and supports financial reporting and audits for the North Dakota University System. Success in this role requires strong communication, sharp analytical thinking, and the ability to stay focused and adaptable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

UND’s financial team is committed to learning and growth opportunities for our talented staff.  Our success is a direct result of our remarkable team.   

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking details; reconcile and tie all bank accounts to the general ledger
• Perform in-depth analysis of bank statements, internal records, and other data sources to pinpoint discrepancies in financial accounts; Identify, investigate, and resolve banking discrepancies
• Utilize professional judgment, analytical skills, communication skills and problem-solving techniques to identify potential causes of reconciliation errors, such as data entry mistakes, system errors, or fraudulent activity
• Subject matter expert and troubleshoots for all transaction types posting to bank accounts, including checks, cash, ACH, credit cards, auto-debits, and wires
• Prepare account reconciliations of different balance sheet accounts
• Develop, document and improve processes to ensure operational consistency
• Subject matter expert on journal entry process
• Ensure compliance with NDUS policies and procedures and communicate risk associated with non-compliance
• Monitor emails and shared task list for campuses and provide assistance as needed
• Assist Controller with preparing, managing, and approving monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and footnotes
• Develop understanding of, and develop and prepare NDUS required reporting
• Prepare audit support requested by external auditors for the financial statement audit, as well as other internal and external audits

Required Competencies

• Demonstrates strong communication skills – including written, oral, and listening skills: articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively, showing sensitivity to one's audience; Ability to influence team without direct authority and navigate through difficult or ambiguous situations.
• Assesses situations, considers alternatives and chooses an appropriate course of action while weighing potential risk
• Strong analytical skills
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, establish priorities and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed and maintain very strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated team player and treats others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team; willing to back up and support other team members
• Maintains a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes with a positive outlook; open to new and different ways of doing things
• Ability to quickly and rationally grasp the “big picture” goal
• Ability to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value added suggestions to customers about their needs

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in Accounting, Banking & Investments, Finance or Business Management
• Three to five years of progressive responsibility experience in a business environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook, and in particular, knowledge of Excel with the ability to generate a summary of the data
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience with PeopleSoft software, Campus Connection
• Educational background or professional experience with governmental/fund accounting