Accountant I or II

State of South Dakota • Pierre, SD

65d • $29 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in the role as an Accountant I or II. This role provides the opportunity to gain governmental accounting experience, build competence, develop analytical skills, and begin a long-term career with the State. The State offers accounting opportunities at this level that begin to build solid knowledge of procedures, policies, laws and regulations and how they apply to the various State functions/audit entities while operating in a team oriented environment.

The candidate selected for this position will have the opportunity to:

assist in the year-end accrual process;
review payments and financial documents for accuracy to assist with the preparation of financial statements;
track and monitor expenditures including providing statistical information and analysis;
assist in implementation of a new enterprise resource planning accounting system.

Beyond the chance to discuss, influence, and create state fiscal and accounting policy, employment with state government comes with many great benefits:

Tuition assistance programs for obtaining Undergraduate and Master's degree available.
Moving allowance.
15 days paid vacation leave, 14 days paid sick leave, paid family leave, and 11 paid holidays per year to help ensure work-life balance.
A fully funded state pension plan that is rated as one of the best in the nation.
A generous health insurance plan with no premium options.

Payrate and accounting level classification will depend on experience and qualifications. Duties in the higher classification will be similar; however, project complexity and oversight may change.

Requirements

• For the A1 classification, applicable accounting experience plus an Associate's degree (or above) required.
• For the A2 classification a 4 year accounting degree and 1-2 years of progressive experience equivalent to Level 1 accountant is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools
• Knowledge of governmental (fund) accounting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of governmental fiscal administrative processes
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in governmental accounting and a desire in obtaining CPA certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• assist in the year-end accrual process
• review payments and financial documents for accuracy to assist with the preparation of financial statements
• track and monitor expenditures including providing statistical information and analysis
• assist in implementation of a new enterprise resource planning accounting system

Benefits

• Tuition assistance programs for obtaining Undergraduate and Master's degree available.
• Moving allowance.
• 15 days paid vacation leave, 14 days paid sick leave, paid family leave, and 11 paid holidays per year to help ensure work-life balance.
• A fully funded state pension plan that is rated as one of the best in the nation.
• A generous health insurance plan with no premium options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees