Business Manager/Lead Accountant

the South Dakota State Government•Hot Springs, SD

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Business Manager/Lead Accountant at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The incumbent will supervise staff and oversee the department to include billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, resident trust accounts, contracting and cashiers' office within the Veterans Home. The role involves working with the Superintendent and Finance Director on budget development and adherence, and collaborating with all team members to benefit and serve residents. Limited travel may be required for conferences and budget hearings.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration with emphasis in organization, fiscal management and budgetary control.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices.
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
Knowledge of computerized accounting software.
Knowledge of office management.
Knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
Ability to plan, organize and direct an administrative services program.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to deal tactfully with others.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to meet reporting requirements.
Ability to make timely and accurate decisions.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
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.

Nice To Haves

Specific duties will include financial Management to include regular review of financial reports for adherence to set budget by monitoring monthly cash balances and expenditure authority; assisting in annual budget preparation and loading of the approved annual budget within the budget system; overseeing the resident trust accounts at MJFSVH for proper entry procedures; recommending changes to fiscal operating procedures; analyzing and monitoring monthly expenditure and revenue reports; assisting in the preparation of year-end accrual documentation and entry; overseeing annual institutional inventory; providing daily assistance to fiscal issues, as needed; preparing and reviewing service provider contracts; providing technical assistance relating to federal grant, awards and expenditures.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff and oversee the department including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, resident trust accounts, contracting, and the cashiers' office.
Work with the Superintendent and Finance Director on budget development and adherence.
Monitor monthly cash balances and expenditure authority to ensure adherence to the set budget.
Assist in annual budget preparation and loading the approved annual budget within the budget system.
Oversee resident trust accounts for proper entry procedures.
Recommend changes to fiscal operating procedures.
Analyze and monitor monthly expenditure and revenue reports.
Assist in the preparation of year-end accrual documentation and entry.
Oversee annual institutional inventory.
Provide daily assistance with fiscal issues as needed.
Prepare and review service provider contracts.
Provide technical assistance relating to federal grants, awards, and expenditures.