Accountant I or II

Job Description

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Job ID: 33762
Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $29.09 - $35.39, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A1 or A2
Closing Date: 11/21/25

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

BFM values service, excellence, communications, and stewardship. At BFM there are opportunities for growth and promotion within our team and across state government. The successful candidate will work alongside other experienced accountants who train, develop, and assist each other. We work hard and hold each other accountable as we set the standard for leadership and expertise in state government

BFM is a vital component of the state's financial operations. Our small but industrious staff works in five divisions: Financial Reporting Office, Executive Management Finance Office, Financial Systems, Budget Analysis, and Internal Control. BFM has a history of producing leaders in state government. Many department secretaries, commissioners, division directors, agency finance officers, and high-level accountants started at, or spent parts of their careers with BFM.

Position Summary:
The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in the role as an Accountant I or II. This role provides the opportunity to gain governmental accounting experience, build competence, develop analytical skills, and begin a long-term career with the State. The State offers accounting opportunities at this level that begin to build solid knowledge of procedures, policies, laws and regulations and how they apply to the various State functions/audit entities while operating in a team oriented environment.

The candidate selected for this position will have the opportunity to:

• assist in the year-end accrual process;
• review payments and financial documents for accuracy to assist with the preparation of financial statements;
• track and monitor expenditures including providing statistical information and analysis;
• assist in implementation of a new enterprise resource planning accounting system.

Beyond the chance to discuss, influence, and create state fiscal and accounting policy, employment with state government comes with many great benefits:

• Tuition assistance programs for obtaining Undergraduate and Master's degree available.
• Moving allowance.
• 15 days paid vacation leave, 14 days paid sick leave, paid family leave, and 11 paid holidays per year to help ensure work-life balance.
• A fully funded state pension plan that is rated as one of the best in the nation.
• A generous health insurance plan with no premium options.

Payrate and accounting level classification will depend on experience and qualifications. Duties in the higher classification will be similar; however, project complexity and oversight may change.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• For the A1 classification, applicable accounting experience plus an Associate's degree (or above) required.
• For the A2 classification a 4 year accounting degree and 1-2 years of progressive experience equivalent to Level 1 accountant is required
• Interest in governmental accounting and a desire in obtaining CPA certification is beneficial.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools;
• governmental (fund) accounting;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements;
• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Auditing Standards; and
• governmental fiscal administrative processes.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• work within a team environment;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• pay close attention to details.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2T5
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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