Financial Program Assistant (RCCF)

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections - Finance and Administration in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Financial Program Assistant (RCCF) for a full-time position. Responsibilities include assisting with daily operation of COMS, deposits, issuing checks, managing offender accounts, payroll, and month-end closeout.

The ideal candidate will have strong math, communication skills, and ability to interpret guidelines, with experience in data extraction, reconciliations, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills, problem solving ability, strong math skills.
• Knowledge of public administration and management processes.
• Familiarity with data, statistics, and basic research methods.
• Ability to train and guide staff and service users.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily operation and management of COMS including deposits and payroll.
• Issue checks on behalf of offenders and manage offender accounts.
• Record financial responsibilities, pay vendors, and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Extract, compile, and verify data to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Communicate guidelines and procedures to internal and external entities.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Public administration awareness

Data interpretation

Job description

Financial Program Assistant (RCCF) - 38028

Rapid City, SD | Corrections | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

21.41 - 24.00 US per hour

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before November 10, 2026

Description

Job ID: 38028
Agency: Department of Corrections - Finance and Administration
Location:Rapid City, SD
Salary:$21.41 to $24.00 Hourly, depending on experience
Pay Grade:G
Closing Date: 11/10/2026

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of CorrectionsNew Rapid City Women's Prison Facility. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

Assists with the daily operation and management of the Comprehensive Offender Management System (COMS). This includes daily deposits, issuing checks on behalf of offenders, managing offender accounts, recording financial responsibilities of offenders, recording payroll, paying and receipting funds owed to or owed from various vendors, working with local bank on issues with account, bank reconciliation and monthly closeout of accounts.

• Maintains or manages a financial process to ensure accurate and complete record keeping.
• Monitors financial procedures such as billing and fiscal activities/operations includingreviewing and reconciling financial documents/records, identifying and researching discrepancies, and taking appropriate action including adjustments and corrective entries.
• Extracts, compiles, and verifies the accuracy of data to prepare financial statements and reports in support of financial operations.
• Communicates to both internal and external entities to clarify guidelines and procedures.
• Performs other work as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Good oral and written communication skills, problem solving ability, strong math skills
• work processes pertaining to public administration and management;
• work processes and practices pertaining to a professional subject area;
• basic statistical measures;
• research methods;
• database development and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to:

• interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures;
• communicate;
• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities;
• assess process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives;
• train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
• use personal computers and software;
• conduct research, and compile and analyze data;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

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

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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.