South Dakota State Government Looking for Accountant I (A-1) at Pierre, South Dakota Full Time

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Job ID: 17394

Agency: Department of Revenue – Administration

Salary: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour

Pay Grade: A1

Closing Date: 10/07/2021

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Revenue. For more information on the Department of Revenue, please visit https://dor.sd.gov/.

Why the Department of Revenue
At the Department of Revenue, culture is everything. It’s at the heart of what we do for our employees, community, and our customers – the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with a vision to create an open and collaborative environment that provides professional customer service, contributes to a favorable economic climate, and is accountable to the citizens of South Dakota. Sound like a good fit? As a Department of Revenue employee, here’s what you’ll experience –

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  Innovation – Looking for new ways to push forward and evolve.
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  Professional growth – New challenges and opportunities for you to further your development.
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  Fit – Using your strengths and interests so you can do what you do best every day.
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  Collaboration – Opportunity to be involved with strategic planning and other activities that encourage teamwork.
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  Community involvement – Events to support local organizations throughout the year.

If you are highly motivated, have a passion for service and want to fulfill your desire to make a difference, we want you to join our team!

What you will do

The Accountant I is a key member of our Finance team. This team provides fiscal support to the rest of the department including the management of all funds received and distributed to multiple entities. The Accountant I position performs a number of accounting activities including:

• Financial Reporting – calculate and prepare year-end accruals for the annual CAFR report managed by BFM;
• Monthly Reconciliations – review financial transactions on multiple systems to identify variances and correct if necessary;
• Accounts Payable – employee reimbursements, processing direct invoices from vendors, vouchers and refunds, county reversions, vendor support and assistance;
• Purchasing – procurement of all non-consumable supplies; obtaining quotes and preparing for bid letting.

This position works closely with many stakeholders including Revenue employees, other state agencies, vendors and our partners in local governments (counties, municipalities and tribes) across the state.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge of:

• financial reporting and preparing journal entries;
• an understanding of the difference between cash basis vs. accrual basis accounting;
• accounts payable process knowledge;
• work processes pertaining to finance and accounting;
• basic statistical measures.

Ability to:

• 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 the public;
• compile complex financial records and prepare financial reports;
• work independently and exercise judgment;
• manage and prioritize work.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, attach your resume

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE

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 ten 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=FM0

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”