Job Description
The *State of South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) Reporting Team* is hiring a *Chief Financial Statement Accountant* to join their *Pierre, SD* team.
*PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE*
Job ID: 30647
Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management
Location:Pierre, SD
Salary: $80,000 - $92,000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A4
Closing Date: 3/25/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance & Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance & Management, please visit
The State of South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is looking for a motivated and skilled accountant to help lead the financial reporting team for the State of South Dakota. The financial reporting team is responsible for issuing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). This position is a full-time accounting position within BFM’s Accounting and Financial Reporting Office located in Pierre, SD. Opportunity for career growth exists with several different career paths available. Moving allowance and tuition assistance programs available.
BFM is a vital component of the state’s financial operations. Our small but industrious staff works in five divisions: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Executive Management Finance Office, Financial Systems, Budget Analysis, and Internal Control.
These teams are responsible for preparing the state’s annual financial statements, serving as the finance office for all state bureaus, managing the operations of the state’s financial and HR systems, managing the state budget process, and implementing and managing the state’s internal control framework.
BFM has a history of producing leaders in state government. Many department secretaries, commissioners, division directors, agency finance officers, and high-level accountants started at, or spent parts of their careers with BFM.
The individual selected for this position will have opportunities to:
* lead an expanding and innovative team designed to carry out statewide accounting and financial reporting;
* master governmental accounting;
* prepare financial statements for the State of South Dakota;
* provide statewide leadership, advocacy, and service to other state agencies;
* carry out specialized accounting processes performed within BFM;
* beyond the chance to discuss, influence, and create state fiscal and accounting policy, employment with state government comes with many great benefits:
* tuition assistance programs for obtaining Undergraduate and Masters degree available
* moving allowance;
* 15 days paid vacation leave, 14 days paid sick leave, paid family leave, and 11 paid holidays per year to help ensure work-life balance;
* a fully funded state pension plan that is rated as one of the best in the nation;
* a generous health insurance plan with no premium options.
* payrate and accounting level classification will depend on experience and qualifications;
* duties in the higher classification will be similar; however, project complexity and oversight may change.
*The Ideal Candidate Will Have:*
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting is required with 5-10 years of progressive governmental accounting experience preferred. Advanced degrees or CPA certification is beneficial.
Knowledge of:
* Microsoft Excel, Word, Query, and other desktop tools;
* governmental (fund) accounting;
* Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
* Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements;
* Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Auditing Standards;
* governmental fiscal administrative processes.
Ability to:
* communicate information clearly and concisely;
* work within a team environment;
* establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
* pay close attention to details;
* teach the effect of each entry/decision on the entirety of the ACFR;
* prepare training for financial reporting team and agency accountants;
* monitor legislative changes;
* assign specific task to financial reporting accountants;
* establish timelines to ensure ACFR and SEFA are issued timely;
* prepare performance reviews; and,
* assist in hiring process.
*Additional Requirements:* *To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.*
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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 This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
*Must apply online:
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
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Travel reimbursement
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
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