What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at South Dakota Housing Development Authority?
POSITION AVAILABLE
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
SOUTH DAKOTA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Full-time position performing advanced accounting work requiring considerable independence in the interpretation of practices and laws and the exercise of judgment in making decisions. Provides financial and technical support to other accountants in the Finance Department. Acts as servicing agent between programs and the Finance Department.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (or has the ability to earn a CPA within 1-2 years) or has a degree in accounting with 3-5 years of experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations; has knowledge of tax-exempt bonds and related regulations; has the ability to interpret bond resolutions, documents and regulations; exhibits excellent analytical and problem solving skills; can work cooperatively with staff on existing and new housing programs; exhibits excellent oral and written skills.
LOCATION: Pierre, SD
STARTING WAGE: $3,033 - $4,333 semi-monthly depending on qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS: SD Housing pays 100 percent of employees health, dental and vision insurance plus a percentage of family coverage. Option for employer contributed Health Savings Account. Access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, paid family leave, eleven paid holidays, and accrual of 15 vacation and 14 sick days annually. Participation in state retirement plan with SD Housing matching 6% and option to contribute to supplemental retirement.
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Apply in writing with resume and cover letter to Lindsay Rounds, South Dakota Housing Development Authority, P.O. Box 1237, Pierre, South Dakota, 57501; or email to Lindsay@sdhda.org.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible
Equal Opportunity Employer