Accountant/Auditor II or III

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a full-time Accountant in Pierre (preferred) with duties in the Division of Finance & Operations. You will manage high-level fiscal activities, review contracts and RFPs, and handle accounts receivable and federal draws for 50+ grants.

Ideal candidates hold a business/ accounting degree with related experience or 5+ years in accounting. Strong Excel/Word/Query skills and GAAP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics with accounting courses, or 5+ years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, standards, and practices.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Query proficiency.
• Contract review and grant administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-level fiscal responsibilities for the Department of Health.
• Prepare, review, and execute contracts and RFPs with accuracy.
• Process and track accounts receivable; manage federal draws for grants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Contract review

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Query

Job description

61,301 - 75,619 US per year

Posted 4 days ago

Description

Job ID: 37947
Agency: Department ofHealth - Division of Finance & Operations
Location:Pierre preferred, Rapid City, or Sioux FallsSalary:$61,301-75,619Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A2 or A3
Closing Date: Open until filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Finance & Operations. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of Health helps every South Dakotan be healthy and strong. We do this through providing core public health services in every county in the state. Consider joining our team of highly dedicated professionals if these guiding principles speak to you:

• Serve with integrity and respect
• Focus on evidence-based prevention and outcomes
• Achieve health equity in all communities
• Demonstrate proactive leadership and strengthen partnerships
• Exhibit transparency and accountability

Our staff are the foundation of our Department. As a member of the Department’s Division of Finance, you will assist programs to provide cost effective and accountable services and be part of a team with a family-friendly employer.

The Accountant is responsible for, but not limited to: managing high level fiscal responsibilities for the Department of Health, including preparing, reviewing, and executing contracts and RFPs to ensure all required clauses and schedules of work are accurate. The position prepares, processes, and tracks accounts receivable and independently manages and approves federal draws for more than 50 grants. It completes complex account reconciliations and provides technical assistance to programs on financial requirements and compliance. The accountant would assist with financial grant monitoring, federal grant applications, spending projections, and budget versus spending comparisons. This role serves as the team leader for subrecipient monitoring and ensures all agreements meet federal guidelines & compliance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics with accounting courses, or 5 or more years of related accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• the principles of accounting as they relate to the public sector;
• generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices;
• statistics and financial reporting;
• Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Query;
• procedures and techniques used in policy research, policy and program analysis, planning, contract review, and/or grant administration;
• principles of management and administration;
• public administration as it relates to fiscal and program management and planning;
• department procedures and references relative to public health and health care activities;
• agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• grant development and administration;
• technical knowledge of assigned programs;
• contract management.
• cash management policies and procedures;.

Skills to:

• meet reporting requirements;
• perform analysis and identify specific details;
• make timely and accurate decisions.

Ability to:

• research, interpret, and implement program statutes, administrative rules, federal regulations, and policy directives;
• ensure compliance with performance standards;
• select, compile, and analyze information to identify, substantiate, and solve financial and programmatic problems;
• write proposals, budget requests, and reports;
• analyze situations accurately and formulate and suggest effective courses of action;
• support data collection and evaluation activities and submit necessary reports and documents;
• provide technical assistance to department staff;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with others;
• organize and oversee multiple requests and tasks on a daily basis;
• research and interpret laws, rules, and regulations;

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

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.