FINANCE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

FINANCE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary

$35.14 - $37.29 Hourly

Location

City Hall- 38 1st Street West, Dickinson, ND

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00550

Department

FINANCE & ADMIN. SERVICES

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

The City of Dickinson is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Senior Accountant to play a vital role in maintaining the City's fiscal health and ensuring accountability in public funds. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director, this position performs advanced professional accounting duties to support the City's day-to-day operations - including journal entries, reconciliations, grant administration, capital asset management, and financial analysis.

If you're passionate about accuracy, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are motivated by work that supports your community, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly journal entries and balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and state/federal financial regulations.
• Monitor cash, investments, and capital assets.
• Support grant tracking, reporting, and fiscal year-end activities.
• Partner with departments to develop budgets and deliver clear financial insights.
• Lead process improvements through technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Three to five years of accounting experience, ideally in a government setting. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting systems; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License; North Dakota League of Cities Auditor Certification (within one year of employment).

Why Join the City of Dickinson?

• Pay Range: $35.14 - $37.29/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hours: Monday - Friday
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• A supportive, community-focused team that values transparency and innovation.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on your city's financial future.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.dickinsongov.com/jobs, please include cover letter, resume, and transcript(s) if applicable. This position is open until filled, and we will be reviewing applications weekly. Find Full Job Description Here

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation

• 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)

• Sick Leave

• 96 hours annually

• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave

• Longevity Pay

• Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)

• Bereavement Pay

• 3 days per occurrence

• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval

• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)

• Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave

• Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff

• Premium pay for essential staff required to work

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $1500 per semester

• Paid Holidays

• 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday

• Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance

• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO

• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)

• Rates: Family - $470.72/month

• Single - $194.73/month

• Flexible Spending Account

• $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses

• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans

• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.

• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%

• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)

• $60,000 Term Life Insurance

• Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month

• Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost

Employee-Paid Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)

• Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost

• West River Community Center Membership

• 50% discount on annual membership

• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)

• Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer's $450 contribution

• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026

• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)

• Employee Only - $8.04/month

• Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month

• Employee + Children - $13.80/month

• Family - $21.84/month

• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)

• Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)

• Employee Only - $22.58/month

• Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month

• Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month

• Family- $83.83/month

• High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)

• Employee Only - $26.08/month

• Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month

• Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month

• Family- $94.90/month

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

• Roth or Pre-Tax options available

• Aflac

• Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

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Employer City of Dickinson

Address 38 1st Street West

Dickinson, North Dakota, 58601

Phone 701-456-7801

Website http://www.dickinsongov.com