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Job ID: 28108
Agency: Department of Labor and Regulation, Boards and Commissions
Location: Pierre
Salary: $25.85 - $28.73 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The State of South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation – Boards and Commissions is hiring an Accountant to join their Pierre, SD team. If you are seeking a stable organization to grow your career and have a knack for bookkeeping, navigating multiple software systems, and enjoy projects, we want to hear from you! A CPA licensure or formal degree is NOT required for this role.

About the role:

The Boards and Commissions oversees licensing and regulated occupations such as Electrical, Accounting, Plumbing and more. The Accountant will work with multiple software systems, process monthly statements, prepare reports, and work with a variety of Boards and Commissions staff to ensure license statements, payments, and systems are maintained.

Who we want:

A highly-detailed, motivated, and organized person who enjoys and excels at a variety of bookkeeping/accounting work tasks and projects.

Why choose our team?

We offer paid training, a generous benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid family leave plus 6% pension match with the South Dakota Retirement System.

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 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Labor and Regulation, Boards and Commissions. This position will work in a typical office environment. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulations, Boards and Commissions, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/boards_commissions_councils.aspx.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Preferred butnotrequired: A bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience deemed acceptable by the hiring authority will also be considered. Experience with QuickBooks is highly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• bookkeeping/accounting practices, Accounts Payable (A/P), and Accounts Receivable (A/R);
• financial reporting work processes and preparing journal entries;
• understand cash basis vs. accrual basis accounting;
• generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and
• basic statistical measures.

Skill to:

• utilize various Microsoft Excel tables (pivot, etc.) and software programs'
• analyze data to detect errors and anomalies;
• reconcile information from multiple sources and make corrections; and
• build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff members.

Ability to:

• provide effective external and internal customer service;
• interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures and communicate both effectively;
• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities;
• train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
• compile complex financial records and prepare financial reports;
• work independently and exercise judgment; and
• manage and prioritize work.

Additional Requirements:To be considered, please attach your resume.

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.

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 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=QST
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"