Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 26412
Agency: Department of Social Services / Division of Finance
Location: Pierre
Salary: $68,537.00 - $77,860.00, DOE
Pay Grade: GK
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services (DSS), please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .
The position is based in Pierre and the starting Salary is $68,537-$77,860 plus generous vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
DSS is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in the role of Internal Controls and Financial Systems Specialist. This unique position combines a deep understanding of accounting principles and practices with expertise in accounting system operations. If you possess a background in accounting, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing financial systems, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- document, provide oversight, and report regularly on department-wide internal control processes.
- provide information and guidance to department staff on internal controls and financial systems.
- participate in the implementation of a new statewide enterprise resource planning system, which involves learning and improving the department's business processes.
- analyze and develop solutions that involve a variety of accounting and compliance factors.
- Identify opportunities to help the department meet financial operation goals.
- design accounting and financial processes to facilitate analysis and improve operations.
- serve as a technical resource to the department by applying specialized knowledge and expertise of internal controls and automated financial systems.
- take initiative to gain exposure to special projects and problems to continuously refine and upgrade technical and business skills and knowledge.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - experience in governmental accounting and internal controls;
- experience with complex automated financial systems;
- ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- ability to adapt and prioritize.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel;
- attention to detail;
- problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered. At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It's the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect.
Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate. As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 employer paid health insurance 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://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=P4Q
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"