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Job ID: 28108
Agency: Department of Labor and Regulation, Boards and Commissions
Location: Pierre
Salary: $25.85 - $28.73 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

 

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Boards and Commissions is hiring an Accountant I to join their Pierre, SD team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual for the Accountant I position. The Accountant I will:

  • Work with the multiple software systems in reconciling all billing accounts and then working with getting accounts ready to go to collections.
  • Send out regular monthly statements.
  • Assistance with yearly fiscal evaluation.
  • Compare current fiscal reports and work with program director on any patterns they see that might help.
  • Assistance developing sustainable fee schedules.
  • Evaluate the current day-to-day office practices for receipting and depositing cash and checks to determine if there is a more efficient method to complete them.
  • Compile reports to match to our daily deposits.

Why choose our team?

As public servants, we promote economic opportunity and financial security for individuals and businesses. This position offers an opportunity for rewarding, public service work with the benefit of a fantastic benefits package. Live, play, and prosper in beautiful South Dakota!

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

  • Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
  • Well-Being Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
  • Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
  • Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
  • Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
  • Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
  • Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Longevity Pay
  • Semimonthly Pay Periods

For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Labor and Regulation, Boards and Commissions. This position will work in a typical office environment. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulations, Boards and Commissions, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/boards_commissions_councils.aspx.

Licenses and Certifications:

Candidates do NOT need to be a licensed CPA for this position.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related financial field, and 2-4 years of progressive experience in Accounting is preferred. Preferably at least 2 years of experience with South Dakota accounting procedures.

Knowledge of:

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
  • financial reporting and preparing journal entries;
  • an understanding of the difference between cash basis vc. accrual basis accounting;
  • accounts payable process knowledge;
  • work processes pertaining to finance and accounting; and
  • basic statistical measures.

Skill to:

  • manipulate tables and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel;
  • look at data and financial information and detect errors and anomalies;
  • reconcile information from multiple sources and make corrections as needed; and
  • develop working relationships with all staff members with the boards and commissions.

Ability to:

  • provide professional customer service, internally and externally;
  • interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures and communicate both effectively;
  • gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities;
  • train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other partners;
  • compile complex financial records and prepare financial reports;
  • work independently and exercise judgment; and
  • manage and prioritize work.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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.

Must apply online:  https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=QST
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"