Accountant I

Job Description

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Job ID: 30477
Agency: Department of Transportation / Finance & Management / Accounting Division
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $27.14 - $33.28 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: AI - AII
Closing Date: 02/21/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .

Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family?

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Accountant is approximately $77,592.24 annually.

Job Description:
The Department of Transportation-Division of Finance and Management is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to fill an Accountant position in Pierre, SD. This position is part of the Accounting/Auditing career family. The opportunity for career growth exists in this position.

What You Bring to the SDDOT:

• Growth mindset
• Vision and creativity
• Team-oriented attitude
• Confident, action-oriented personality
• Attention to detail and a passion for organization
• Commitment to fostering high ethical standards

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will work with the Accounting Division. This position will ensure all construction project activity is properly coded, funded, and reimbursed; provide expertise on Federal code and regulations dealing with federal funding on projects; provide technical expertise dealing with matching funds on federal projects; advise Department leadership on new or revised Federal rules; interpret and apply Federal rules, regulations, and policies; provide technical expertise on a variety of complex issues dealing with federal funding; assist with improper payment reviews; review and approve the Cash Management report dealing with Federal funds; review and approve the Federal highway bill; and complete and approve Federal finals.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:

• governmental fund accounting;
• generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP) standards and generally accepted accounting standards board (GASB) statements;
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Query and other desktop tools.

Skills:

• interpret rules and regulations;
• communicate effectively with all levels in the agency, counties, cities, and Federal Highway personnel;
• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities.

Abilities:

• attend to all details of the assignment and complete work accurately;
• exercise sound prompt judgement;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Position Requirements:
Will consider an Accountant I-II. Accountant II level will require a 4-year Accounting degree with 1-2 years of accounting experience.

Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Accountant is approximately $77,592.24 annually.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach a letter of interest, resume and college transcript.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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 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://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=155
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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