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Senior Accountant/CPA

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $2,855.20 - $3,152.80 bi-weekly

$2,944.80 - $3,252.00 bi-weekly with CPA

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, November 5, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy working directly with others, and want to be part of helping shape how our city serves the community this is a place for you. We are looking for a self-motivated, technology-focused, relationship driven professional who is ready to help power the work that maintains financial trust to our community.

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financials by supporting the City’s accounting and business functions; including a strong focus on grant administration and compliance, managing complex reconciliations, preparing financial and grant reports, and supporting accounts receivable activities. You’ll partner directly with departmental staff across the organization to ensure financial integrity and deliver accurate and timely financial information.

Our team values excellence, a team-first mindset, and growth through learning. We offer a regular weekday schedule, no travel, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

CPA (certified public accountant) designation is mandatory for the C43 level position.

City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.