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Business Manager/Lead Accountant

State of South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 37608

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home

Location: Hot Springs, SD

Salary: $ 56,042.00 to $81,807.84 - depending on qualifications and experience

Pay Grade: AM1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

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 and works with Superintendent and Finance Director on budget development and adherence and works with all team members to benefit and serve residents. Limited travel may be required for conferences and budget hearings.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A four year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Business Management.

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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • the principles and practices of administration with emphasis in organization, fiscal management and budgetary control;
  • generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices;
  • generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS);
  • computerized accounting software;
  • office management;
  • purchasing policies and procedures.

Ability To

  • communicate information clearly and concisely;
  • plan, organize and direct an administrative services program;
  • supervise;
  • deal tactfully with others;
  • interpret rules and regulations;
  • follow established procedures;
  • meet reporting requirements;
  • make timely and accurate decisions.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a copy of your transcript, resume and a cover letter.

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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4WE

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"

Salary : $56,042 - $81,808

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