Accountant III or IV

State of South Dakota • Pierre, SD

53d • $81,963 - $98,160 • 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 III or IV. This role provides the opportunity to assume higher-level governmental accounting responsibilities from the outset.

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

prepare financial statements for the State of South Dakota;
prepare rate analyses for internal service funds;
provide statewide leadership, advocacy, and service to other state agencies;
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 A3 classification: a 4-year Accounting Degree and 3-5 years of progressive experience equivalent to Level 2 of the Accounting Job Family OR a 4-year Accounting Degree and total of 4-7 years cumulative experience in accounting.
• For the A4 classification: a 4-year Accounting Degree and 3-5 years of progressive experience equivalent to Level 3 of the Accounting Job Family OR a 4-year Accounting Degree and 7-12 years cumulative experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Query, and Word, 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

Responsibilities

• prepare financial statements for the State of South Dakota
• prepare rate analyses for internal service funds
• provide statewide leadership, advocacy, and service to other state agencies
• 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
• $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

What This Job Offers

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