Job ID: 27004
Agency: Department of Labor and Regulation - Division of Administration Services
Location: Pierre
Salary: $27.50 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A2
Closing Date: 06/04/2024

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hiring an Accountant II to join their Pierre, SD team.

The Administrative Services is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual for its Accountant II position. This position works with the department's finance officer, along with the Cabinet Secretary and division directors, to appropriately spend funds granted from the State and federal governments. This position manages several federal grants related to workforce services and development, reviews and approves noncash and travel vouchers, assists in monitoring subrecipients, and supervises another position on the team. This position will also be involved with transitioning the Department to the new BISON accounting system. As the knowledge expert in assigned federal grants, this position often works with the department's finance officer and staff, along with the Cabinet Secretary, division directors, and managers in local offices.

Occasional in-state travel and possible annual out-of-state travel to attend a conference, as needed.

Why choose our team?
As public servants, we promote economic opportunity and financial security for individuals and businesses. This position offers an opportunity for rewarding, public service work with the benefit of a fantastic benefits package. Live, play, and prosper in beautiful South Dakota!

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods

For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Labor and Regulation - Division of Administration Services. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/.

Licenses and Certifications:
Candidates do NOT need to be a licensed CPA for this position.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related financial field, and 2-4 years of progressive experience in Accounting required. Preferably at least 2 years of experience with South Dakota accounting procedures. Knowledge of federal grant management helpful, but not required.

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Federal Uniform Grant Guidance.

Skill to:

• supervise, guide, and train employees;
• manipulate tables and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel;
• look at data and financial information and detect errors and anomalies;
• reconcile information from multiple sources and make corrections as needed;
• develop working relationships with staff both in the department and with other State agencies.

Ability to:

• work independently and with minimal supervision;
• switch quickly between tasks;
• provide professional customer service, internally and externally;
• communicate information and guidance to individuals or multiple people in a cordial and professional manner;
• effectively work with a multitude of software programs, including video/virtual conferencing.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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=PRL
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"