Business Manager/Lead Accountant

the South Dakota State Government•Hot Springs, SD

28d•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. This 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

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

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
Other duties as assigned