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Financial Program Assistant

State of South Dakota
Pierre, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Job ID: 35464

Agency: Department of Social Services / Finance

Location:Pierre, SD

Salary: $22.19 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: G

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

The mission of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families.

The Office of Recoveries & Fraud Investigations identifies situations where social services benefit programs were obtained inappropriately and identifies and seeks recovery when the state is owed money if social services program benefits were overpaid due to error, fraud, or if other resources are responsible to pay first. The Financial Program Assistant maintains financial processes, monitors financial activities, reviews and reconciles financial documents, and prepares financial reports to ensure compliance with the established guidelines of programs.

We Are Looking For An Individual Who Is

  • a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
  • a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
  • a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
  • a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm; and
  • an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • methods and practices of financial recordkeeping;
  • extensive knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures;
  • work processes pertaining to finance and accounting;
  • basic statistical measures;
  • software applications;
  • database development and maintenance;
  • public assistance programs, objectives, and delivery methods and procedures (preferred but not required).

Ability To

  • interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures;
  • communicate both effectively and accurately;
  • gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities;
  • assess process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives;
  • train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
  • navigate various data sources and computers software;
  • conduct research and compile and analyze data;
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public;
  • compile complex financial records and prepare financial reports;
  • work independently and exercise judgment.

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

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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=3TR

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 : $22

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