ERP Financial Operations Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Finance and Management is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to support Project BISON, the implementation of South Dakota’s new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system. Based in Pierre, South Dakota, the position works with state agencies, project team members, and vendor partners to evaluate ERP functionality, validate financial processes, support user acceptance testing and training, and prepare agencies for the transition to the new system. The project aims to improve operational efficiency, promote consistent business practices, and meet the long-term financial needs of state agencies. This is a full-time, 40-hours-per-week position. It is exempt from the Civil Service Act and is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Applicants with a National Career Readiness Certificate may submit it, but the certificate is not required. The State does not sponsor work visas. Employment eligibility verification, including Form I-9 and E-Verify, is required upon hire.

Requirements

College degree in business, accounting, or a related field, or relevant education and experience.
Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and policies.
Ability to research, compile, review, and analyze financial data.
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and MS Query, or ability to learn these tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and assist with presentations or training.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including ability to identify discrepancies and investigate unexpected system results.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, including ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the State's accounting system and financial processes is preferred but not required.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application but is not necessary for consideration.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of financial processes across state agencies and evaluate how those processes are supported within the BISON ERP system.
Participate in project working sessions to review system functionality, discuss financial business processes, and support preparation for testing activities.
Collaborate and communicate with Project BISON stakeholders, including state agency personnel, project team members, and vendor partners, to support implementation activities and issue resolution.
Assist with preparation for and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including reviewing test scenarios, executing test scripts, documenting results, and identifying and reporting issues.
Perform system testing across multiple functional modules and provide feedback to validate system functionality and confirm financial processes operate as expected.
Assist with development and delivery of ERP system training to prepare users for new processes and functionality.
Participate in Project BISON meetings, share observations, and contribute to discussions about system functionality, testing, and implementation readiness.
Perform other Project BISON duties as assigned.