This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications Division of Finance. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Telecommunication, please visit https://bit.sd.gov/.

The Bureau of Information & Telecommunications (BIT) strives to partner and collaborate with clients in support of their missions through innovative information technology consulting, systems, and solutions.

The Accounting Assistant is a key position within the BIT Finance Team. This position will assist in the financial success of BIT, which has an annual budget of nearly $60 million and 400 personnel. BIT consists of five divisions - Administration, Data Centers, Development, Telecommunications, and South Dakota Public Broadcasting. This position will be on a finance team of four and each member of the team works in cooperation with one another to ensure the financial success of BIT.

Primary duties include:

• auditing and coding all direct vouchers, travel vouchers, and non-cash vouchers for the department;
• preparing daily deposits;
• updating various databases;
• tracking central services payments;
• entering items into the state accounting system;
• assisting vendors and staff with questions on payments or travel questions;
• sorting and preparing files for storage per records retention;
• maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedures, polices, and laws relevant to financial operations.

Benefits of working for the State of South Dakota include:

• multiple health plan options, including $0 employee premium option;
• 6% fully matched retirement plan, including long term disability and family survivor benefits;
• $25,000 paid life insurance;
• generous leave policies;
• stable industry sector;
• flexible work schedule with little to no over-time, providing the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An accounting degree or accounting courses and/or prior accounting work experience is preferred. Experience with the state accounting software system is also preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, and Query.

Skill to:

• complete vouchers and non-cash vouchers in state accounting system;
• make timely and accurate decisions.

Ability to:

• analyze data to determine accuracy;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• provide guidance to all staff on travel requirements and regulations;
• work with customers and staff to resolve issues and develop solutions;
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with other state agencies;
• interpret rules and regulations;
• use a computer and keyboard;
• prioritize and complete work by established deadlines;
• follow established procedures.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

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

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 employer paid health insurance 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.