Accountant III

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (0 premium)

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of South Dakota's Department of Health - Division of Finance & Operations seeks a qualified Accountant to manage high-level fiscal responsibilities. You will prepare, review, and execute contracts and RFPs, and oversee accounts receivable and federal draws for numerous grants.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in accounting or related fields and 3–5 years of progressive experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or business management.
• 3–5 years progressive experience equivalent to Accountant/Auditor II.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple high-level fiscal tasks and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage high level fiscal responsibilities for the Department of Health, including contracts and RFPs.
• Prepare, review, and track accounts receivable and federal draws for grants.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and provide technical financial guidance.
• Oversee time study and cost allocation processes for expense distribution.
• Lead subrecipient monitoring and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Contract & grant management

Excel & Word

Query experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Query

State accounting software

Job description

Agency: Department of Health - Division of Finance & Operations. Location:Pierre, SD. Salary: $71,417.95-$84,021.12 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications. Pay Grade: A3. Closing Date: 9/14/26. 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;
• support data-driven innovation;
• 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 oversees department wide time study and cost allocation processes to ensure accuracy in expense distribution. This role serves as the team lead for subrecipient monitoring and ensures all agreements meet federal guidelines & compliance. The position also functions as the system manager for Cobblestone and plays a key role in supporting and maintaining BISON financial system operations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A 4-year degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or business management and 3-5 years of progressive experience equivalent to Accountant/Auditor II with 4-7 years cumulative experience in the career band.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• the principles and practices of fiscal management and budgetary control;
• generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices;
• statistics and financial reporting;
• contracts and agreements;
• financial management;
• cash management policies and procedures;
• Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Query;
• accounting software - state accounting system beneficial.

Skills To

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

Ability To

• organize and oversee multiple requests and tasks on a daily basis;
• provide technical assistance to department staff;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with others;
• research and interpret laws, rules, and regulations;
• follow established procedures.

Additional Requirements

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.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"