Job Description
Finance Officer
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary Range
Salary range: Depending on experience
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation and sick leave
Schedule and Work Arrangement
Schedule and work arrangement: on-site
Job Overview
The South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority is seeking a Finance Officer to support accounting operations, financial reporting, bond compliance, and internal systems administration. This role is well suited for an accounting or finance professional who is comfortable managing both financial and technology-related responsibilities in a small public-sector organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily accounting and general ledger activities, including deposits and disbursements
- Process payroll and payroll tax filings, including EFTPS, Forms 941, 940, W-2, and state unemployment reports
- Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and annual reports in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with annual budget preparation and calculation of service fees
- Review bond documents, borrower covenants, and financial disclosures for compliance
- Maintain accounting databases related to school district debt service and invoice preparation
- Administer Microsoft Office 365 applications, user access, backups, and endpoint security
- Maintain organizational websites and post required public meeting documents
- Prepare board and meeting materials using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Provide basic computer and software support to staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- MIS coursework or minor preferred
- Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks, and Adobe
- Knowledge of payroll processing and payroll tax reporting
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently
Work Environment
This position supports a small professional team and requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability.
Apply Now
Interested candidates should apply now to this job ad and can submit further inquiries to:
South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority
330 South Poplar, suite 102
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-224-9200
Email: Steve.Corbin@SDHEFA.com