Accountant I - III
Job ID: 13415
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Finance and Management
Salary: $19.70 - $25.15 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A1 - A3
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit http://www.sddot.com/.
The Department of Transportation-Division of Finance and Management is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to fill an Accountant position in Pierre, SD. This position is part of the Accounting/Auditing career family and provides opportunity for career growth working with the Accounting Division.
The incumbent will ensure all construction project activity is properly coded, funded and reimbursed; provide expertise on federal code and regulations dealing with federal funding on projects; provides technical expertise dealing with matching funds on federal projects; advise Department leadership on new or revised federal rules; interpret and apply federal rules, regulations and policies; provide technical expertise on a variety of complex issues dealing with federal funding; assist with improper payment reviews, reviews and approves the Cash Management report dealing with federal funds; review and approve the federal highway bill; and complete and approve federal finals.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in accounting or related business degree with major course work in accounting and 3-5 years progressive experience in the accounting field.
Knowledge of:
- governmental fund accounting;
- generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) standards and generally accepted accounting standards board (GASB) statements;
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Query and other desktop tools.
Skill to:
- interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to:
- attend to all details of the assignment and complete work accurately;
- exercise sound prompt judgement;
- communicate information clearly and concisely;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
- be a problem solver;
- work independently;
- prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Additional Requirements: Please attach a letter of interest, resume and college transcript to your application.
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 offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"