Accounting Assistant

Job ID: 27202

Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Finance & Management / Accounting

Location: Pierre

Salary: $19.49 - $23.20, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GF

Closing Date: 06/18/2024

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

Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future for the State of South Dakota? The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Assistant who will be a part of Project BISON. This unique opportunity, located in Pierre, South Dakota, puts you at the forefront of transformative changes as the State of South Dakota embarks on Project BISON - an initiative to implement a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) financial solution. The transition to this state-of-the-art ERP system allows the chosen candidate the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of grant and project processes within the State of South Dakota. Project BISON is not just an ERP implementation; it's a bold step to modernize and define the State's financial infrastructure for decades to come. While this position is initially tied to Project BISON for the next two and a half years, it offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and potential for long-term employment within state government. Duties may include, but are not limited to, preparing and processing Construction Measurement & Payment System (CM&P) direct vouchers; closing Construction Measurement & Payment System (CM&P) projects by preparing covering sheet, updating spreadsheets and organizing project folder; preparing and processing Transit Reimbursement Payments; preparing deposits; contract payments; property damage insurance calls and past dues; printing, scanning and mailing documents; Negotiated Contracts; various other duties performed as backup for other Accounting Assistants.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)

• Well-Being Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)

• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System

• Leave:

• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)

• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)

• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)

• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Longevity Pay

• Semimonthly Pay Periods

• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems

• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Accounting Assistant is approximately $59,183.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The incumbent will have an associate accounting degree or accounting experience preparing invoices, billings and/or vouchers and financial reconciliations.

Knowledge of:

• state accounting system (preferred but not required);
• basic accounting and financial principles;
• invoices, requisitions processes and similar financial processes.

Ability to:

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs;
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
• set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo.

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 $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.

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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"