Accountant I-III(Job Id 16032)
Job ID: 16032
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering
Salary: $20.10 - $25.66 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: A1 – A3
Closing Date: 04/21/2021
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/.
The Department of Transportation-Division of Planning and Engineering 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. This position would work with the Office of Project Development. This position would prepare federal project authorizations, reconcile federal funds, complete project reviews, complete federal finals, complete various account reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and contribute to the development, drafting, and implementation of grant agreement term sheets and various internal accounting control policies and processes, draft and coordinate agreements for State Highway construction projects, coordinate development and updates to the Statewide Planning and Research (SPR) Work Program and may assist with various other department accounting responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business degree with major coursework in accounting or finance is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- 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;
- FHWA policies and procedures (preferred but not required);
- federal funding agreements (preferred but not required).
Skill to:
- interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to:
- 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;
- be a problem solver;
- work independently;
- prioritize work and meet deadlines.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE
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 employer paid health insurance plus ten 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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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"