Job Description
$2,000 New Hire Incentive
Job ID: 36850
Agency: Unified Judicial System, State Court Administrator's Office
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $71,639.28 to $75,230.64 annually, depending on experience
Closing date: August 18, 2026
For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov .
The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public's trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all.
Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims' rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
The UJS offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 11-13 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.
Position Purpose:
Serves as a lead worker for the budgetary and clerks accounting systems of the Unified Judicial System (UJS) by directing and monitoring the accounting functions, implementing new procedures, training personnel, and providing financial information to meet the needs of the UJS. Duties may include:
- Serving as lead worker for Budget and Finance staff to ensure that the goals and objectives of the office are met.
- Overseeing staff responsible for supervising the clerks of court accounting system and providing work direction in the accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting policies to ensure that data is relevant to management's objectives.
- Developing and maintaining accounting procedures by reviewing and recommending revisions as necessary.
- Managing the accounting activity to maintain financial records and ensuring compliance with UJS, state, and federal guidelines.
- Acting as the liaison for financial information between field staff and the Information and Technology (I/T) department to ensure computer programs are developed to fulfill the financial processes.
- Reviewing annual financial statements and accrual documents prepared by the Senior Accountant for the UJS.
- Reviewing judicial-related statutes and monitoring bills during the legislative session relative to clerks of court accounting procedures.
- Participating in workgroups and/or advisory groups to gather and share financial information and ensure fiscal operations are maintained and followed within generally accepted accounting procedures.
- Performing other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field. Four years of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- generally accepted accounting principles and accounting practices;
- the mechanics of an accounting system;
- the state on-line accounting system;
- state accounting procedures and policies;
- governmental accounting;
- state budget procedures.
Skill in:
- organization;
- critical thinking;
- leadership.
Ability to:
- analyze situations, research needs, and find resolutions;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- recognize changes that an accounting or fiscal system needs;
- explain complex accounting procedures to individuals with varying levels of accounting knowledge;
- analyze accounting systems and recommend needed controls;
- prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports.
The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System 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 Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
You may view our benefits information at https://ujs.sd.gov/media/gbtinrye/come_work_for_us.pdf .
Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4HZ
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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