ERP Financial Operations Specialist

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

Job ID: 38240 Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management Location:Pierre, SD Salary: $58,000 - $64,000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications Pay Grade: Z Closing Date: 11/16/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance & Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance & Management, please visit https://bfm.sd.gov/ .

Are you interested in helping modernize the financial operations of the State of South Dakota? The Bureau of Finance and Management is seeking motivated and collaborative individuals to join Project BISON as a Financial Operations Specialist.

Located in Pierre, South Dakota, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the State's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system. Project BISON will transform how the State manages financial processes, providing an opportunity to help improve operational efficiency, support consistent business practices, and meet the long-term financial needs of State agencies.

As a Financial Operations Specialist, you will work with State agencies, project team members, and vendor partners to evaluate ERP system functionality, validate financial processes, support user acceptance testing and training, and help prepare State agencies for the transition to the new system.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing an understanding of financial processes across State agencies and evaluating how those processes are supported within the BISON ERP system.
• Participating in project working sessions to review system functionality, discuss financial business processes, and support preparation for upcoming testing activities.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with Project BISON stakeholders, including State agency personnel, project team members, and vendor partners, to support implementation activities and issue resolution.
• Assisting with preparation for and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including reviewing test scenarios, executing test scripts, documenting results, and identifying and reporting issues.
• Performing system testing across multiple functional modules and providing feedback to help validate system functionality and ensure financial processes operate as expected.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of ERP system training to prepare users for new processes and functionality.
• Participating in Project BISON meetings, sharing observations, and contributing to discussions related to system functionality, testing, and implementation readiness.
• Performing other Project BISON duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• a college degree in business, accounting, or related field; or
• relevant education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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

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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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