Auditor/Accountant I-III
Job ID: 13540
Agency: Department of Health, Administration - Fiscal
Salary: $21.99 - $29.67 per hour, depending on experience
The South Dakota Department of Health is looking for a motivated individual to join the department as an Accountant/Auditor located in Pierre. The primary responsibilities of this position will include grant and contract monitoring and managing internal control requirements. This position will analyze financial information and documents; provide technical assistance to department staff and funding recipients and provide oversight of agency-wide internal controls. This job will require occasional in-state travel.
Accountant/Auditor level will be based on education and experience.
Duties include:
- lead the contract monitoring process which includes, performing financial reviews, conducting risk assessments and advising fund recipients and program managers;
- provide internal controls technical assistance to grant managers;
- perform professional accounting work that requires the application of accounting and audit theories, concepts, principles, and standards;
- review and update grant and contract monitoring policies and procedures.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related business degree. Previous experience in governmental accounting is beneficial.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices;
- experience in governmental accounting preferred, but not required;
- understanding of internal controls and risk assessment;
- knowledge of the State's accounting system is preferred, but not required;
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Query and other desktop tools experience;
- strong communication skills;
- ability to conduct research, compile and analyze financial data;
- work independently as well as with a team;
- perform in a deadline driven environment.
About the Department of Health:
The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.
About the Area:
Pierre, South Dakota is centrally located along the eastern edge of the beautiful Missouri River. Being the state capital, this community has a rich frontier history and offers some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing, hunting, and photography are all popular activities in the area and offer year-round opportunities for residents. Oahe Dam and multiple state parks offer a quick getaway for hiking and biking. Pierre offers all the usual the amenities of a larger city but holds its charm with a historical district and small shop downtown with a small-town feel. To learn more about the area, please visit the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.pierre.org/ or the City of Pierre https://www.cityofpierre.org/31/Our-Community.
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 offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"