Job Description
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Job ID: 33625
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Secretariat
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $31.00 to $35.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A2 or A3
Closing Date: 11/28/2025
Do you enjoy working with numbers? Are you wired to track spends and manage financial activities? Do you take pride in compiling reports and reconciliations? The Finance team in the Department of Public Safety is looking for that motivated individual to fulfill an Accountant II or III position in Pierre (with the lev el being determined by the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant). This position works with multiple programs within the department and accounts for multiple sources of funds. It is an exciting time to join the Finance team and be a part of the important work that happens behind the scenes! This is a Full-Time, 40 Hours Weekly position. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .
In this role, your duties would include:
- performing professional accounting work that requires the application of accounting and audit theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of the State;
- managing financial activity for federal grants;
- initiating federal drawdowns for reimbursement of federal grant funds;
- compiling federal quarterly financial reports for grants;
- processing voucher payments and monitoring fiscal activities for multiple programs to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and allocated correctly;
- performing reconciliations;
- assisting with budget preparations;
- allocating indirect costs;
- assisting with subrecipient monitoring;
- assisting with annual financial reporting.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 4-year accounting degree with 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience is preferred to be considered for the Level III.
A 4-year accounting degree with 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience would be considered for the Level II.
Knowledge of:
- generally accepted accounting principles and practices;
- Governmental Accounting;
- State's INFOR accounting system is preferred, but not required;
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Query and other desktop tools including pivot tables.
Ability to:
- comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules, and policies;
- conduct research, compile, and analyze financial data;
- work independently as well as in a team environment;
- perform in a deadline driven environment;
- execute reconciliations and allocations;
- use computers and applicable accounting software.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and transcript.
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.
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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2PU
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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