Accountant jobs in Pierre, SD

Job ID: 26868
Agency: Office of the Secretary of State
Location: Pierre
Salary: $55,000-83,000 per year, depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the South Dakota Secretary of State. For more information on the Office of the Secretary of State, please visit https://sdsos.gov/default.aspx.

The Secretary of State’s Office is currently looking for an individual with high degree of understanding and experience with governmental accounting and federal monitoring and reporting, accounting and budget practices, along with research analysis, audits, and budgetary preparation and reporting. This position coordinates all the fiscal operations of the Secretary of State’s Office.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• auditing and coding all direct vouchers, travel vouchers, and non-cash vouchers for the office;
• preparing daily deposits;
• entering items into the state accounting system;
• manage financial activity for federal grants;
• process voucher payments and monitor fiscal activities for multiple programs to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and allocated correctly;
• assist with budget preparations;
• state procurement policies and procedures.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of 2 years of state government accounting experience is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, Teams, and other desktop tools;
• State of South Dakota Accounting System;
• Federal fund monitoring, reconciling, and reporting;
• SD Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting policies;

Skill to:

• manipulate tables and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel;
• determine the priority of tasks that need to be accomplished;
• develop working relationships with staff both in the office and other state agencies.

Ability to:

• work independently and with minimal supervision;
• clearly and concisely communicate information;
• provide professional customer service, internally, and externally;
• effectively manage multiple tasks and pay close attention to detail;
• work within a team environment.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"