ERP Finance Ops Specialist - Modernizing State Finances

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota State Government in Pierre, SD seeks a Financial Operations Specialist as part of Project BISON to implement the ERP system for state financial processes and testing. The role involves evaluating ERP functionality, validating processes, supporting user acceptance testing, and contributing to training and implementation readiness.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in business or accounting or relevant experience, with strong knowledge of basic accounting, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles.
• Familiarity with the State's accounting system and financial processes is preferred but not required.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Ability to research, compile, review, and analyze financial data.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and MS Query, or the ability to learn these tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and assist with presentations or training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate unexpected system results.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of financial processes across State agencies and evaluate how those processes are supported within the BISON ERP system.
• Participate in project working sessions to review system functionality and prepare for testing activities.
• Collaborate with Project BISON stakeholders, including agency personnel, project team members, and vendor partners, to support implementation and issue resolution.
• Assist with preparation for and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including reviewing test scenarios, executing test scripts, recording results, and reporting issues.
• Perform system testing across multiple modules and provide feedback to validate functionality.
• Assist with ERP training development and delivery for new processes and functionality.
• Participate in Project BISON meetings and contribute to discussions on system functionality and readiness.
• Perform other Project BISON duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Query

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office Suite

Job description

South Dakota State Government in Pierre, SD seeks a Financial Operations Specialist as part of Project BISON to implement the ERP system for state financial processes and testing. The role involves evaluating ERP functionality, validating processes, supporting user acceptance testing, and contributing to training and implementation readiness.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in business or accounting or relevant experience, with strong knowledge of basic accounting, proficiency in