Full-Time Corrections Finance Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Corrections seeks a finance-focused staff member for the Rapid City facility to manage daily COMS operations and financial records. Responsibilities include deposits, issuing checks, offender accounts, payroll entries, and vendor payments.

Strong math, data handling, and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will interpret guidelines, analyze data, and prepare reports, while supporting staff and public interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting program guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to gather, interpret, report, and use information.
• Understanding of public administration and management processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily COMS operations, including deposits and account management.
• Record payroll and funds for offenders and vendors; reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and reports; monitor billing and fiscal activities.
• Communicate guidelines to internal and external entities; perform other duties.

Skills

Strong math skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving ability

Public administration knowledge

Research methods

Statistical measures

Data interpretation and reporting

Job description

South Dakota Department of Corrections seeks a finance-focused staff member for the Rapid City facility to manage daily COMS operations and financial records. Responsibilities include deposits, issuing checks, offender accounts, payroll entries, and vendor payments.

Strong math, data handling, and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will interpret guidelines, analyze data, and prepare reports, while supporting staff and public interactions.