Accountant I-II
Description
Job ID: 17751
Agency: Department of Social Services/Division of Finance
Salary: $20.55 - $26.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: AI-II
Closing Date: 11/29/21
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered.
At our organization it is the belief that every South Dakota family has the right to be safe and secure. We believe in respecting individuals and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness and respect.
Our Department: Build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future.
The Department of Social Services aims to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives.
Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate.
As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services.
Who we want:
- 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;
- an 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;
- an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
What you will do:
- complete the preparation cash management reports;
- track and monitor expenditures including providing statistical information and analysis;
- review payments and financial documents;
- drawdown of Federal Funds;
- assist in the year-end accrual process;
- reconciliation of Records.
Education/Licenses:
- Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field is required, Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- knowledge of Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards;
- knowledge of the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports;
- proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other applicable accounting software.
The Ideal Candidate will:
- communicate effectively and efficiently.
- successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines.
- demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.
- display confidence and innovation despite adversity.
- establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
- understand concepts related to client confidentiality.
- have the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts; and
- conceptualize needed change and initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation.
Have the ability to:
- interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures;
- communicate both effectively;
- gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
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 ten 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.
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
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"