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Job ID: 22965
Agency: Governor's Office of Economic Development
Location: Pierre, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City
Salary: $25.12 - $32.35/hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A1-A2
Closing Date: 6/5/23

This is a full-time position with the Governor's Office of Economic Development. For more information on the Governor's Office of Economic Development, please visit https://sdgoed.com/.

The Governor's Office of Economic Development is looking for a motivated individual to fulfill an Accountant I or II position. The level of the position will be determined by the applicant's overall professional experience in the accounting field. Duties in the higher classification will be similar; however, project complexity and oversight may change. The person chosen for the position will work with multiple programs within the department, account for multiple sources of funds, maintain charts of accounts, and be primarily responsible for the agency's Annual Consolidated Financial Report (ACFR) entries.

Duties include:

• perform professional accounting work that requires the application of accounting and audit theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of the state;
• manage financial activity for federal and state grants;
• initiate federal drawdowns for reimbursement of federal grant funds;
• compile federal quarterly financial reports for grants;
• process voucher payments and monitor fiscal activities for multiple programs to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and allocated correctly;
• perform monthly reconciliations and budget monitoring activities;
• assist with annual budget preparations;
• prepare journal vouchers and other exhibits as part of the ACFR preparation.

There is an increased overnight travel expectation if located outside of Pierre.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• a 4-year accounting degree and 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.

Knowledge of:

• generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP);
• governmental accounting and financial statements;
• state's accounting system is preferred, but not required;
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools including pivot tables.

Skill to:

• accurately account for expenses and fund balances;
• document all activities for audit and grant compliance.

Ability to:

• comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules, and policies;
• conduct research, compile, and analyze financial data;
• work independently as well as in a team environment;
• perform in a deadline driven environment;
• execute reconciliations and allocations;
• use computers and applicable accounting software.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and transcript.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. 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.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M42
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"