ERP Financial Operations Specialist

Job ID: 27349

Agency: Bureau of Finance and Management

Location: Pierre

Salary: $55,000 - $62,000/annually, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GZ

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance and Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance and Management, please visit https://bfm.sd.gov/.

Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial operations for the State of South Dakota? The Bureau of Finance and Management is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Operations Specialist who will be a part of Project BISON. This unique opportunity, located in Pierre, South Dakota, puts you at the forefront of transformative change 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 financial 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 financial infrastructure for decades to come. More information about Project BISON is available on our website. While this position is initially tied to Project BISON, it offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and potential for long-term employment within the Bureau of Finance and Management or other State of South Dakota departments. Relocation assistance is available.

As a Financial Operations Specialist your responsibilities include:

• Developing an understanding of current financial processes in various State agencies, including the identification of agency needs and communication of those needs to ensure proper functionality within the BISON ERP system;

• Participation in ERP system design sessions;

• Developing rapport, collaborating, and communicating openly and effectively with Project BISON stakeholders, including State vendor partners, to help facilitate the successful BISON ERP system implementation;

• Assisting with training for ERP system;

• Performing System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and providing feedback for multiple functional modules;

• Attending Project BISON meetings, as needed;

• Other Project BISON job duties, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A college degree in business, accounting, or related field; or relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles;
• knowledge of state accounting system (preferred but not required);
• ability to comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules, and policies;
• ability to conduct research, compile, and analyze financial data;
• ability for proficient use of accounting software, including MS Query, Excel, Word, etc.;
• excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills;
• strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities; and,
• must have excellent prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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.

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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"