Accountant Manager

Overview

Job . Agency:
Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Location:

Pierre, SD. Salary:
Minimum $72,350 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications. Pay Grade: AM1. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The State of South Dakota, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is looking for a motivated individual to fill their Accounting Manager I position in Pierre, SD. This position is part of the accounting/auditing career family and will assist with DANR's accounting, state & federal financial reporting, and internal control systems work by using the state's accounting system, payroll system, and financial reporting system.

This role will supervise two Grant and Loan Specialists and one Program Assistant, serve as the primary contact for annual SRF financial statements, and assist the department’s fiscal office with accounting, reporting, and system transitions. Additionally, the position will take primary responsibility for internal control oversight.

• Directly supervise two Grant and Loan Specialists and one Program Assistant.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and act as a technical resource.
• Review and approve State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy in monthly and quarterly reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Recommend improvements to maintain compliance with updated regulations.
• Collaborate on all aspects of bond issuance, including need, sizing, allocations, timing, document review, and account setup.
• Oversee grant and loan processes and maintain familiarity with requirements through limited loan application processing workload.
• Ensure compliance with covenants, insurance, audits, and financial reporting for existing borrowers.
• Oversee reporting, payment processing, and financial activities for non-SRF loan programs.
• Assist with annual Omnibus bill funding level preparation, including projections and balance calculations.
• Maintain expertise in governmental accounting practices, SRF regulations, and federal requirements.
• Enter all DANR federal grant awards into the FFATA online portal.
• Serve as the main financial contact for all DANR-administered loan programs, to include State Revolving Fund loans, Water Environment Fund loans, and Conservation loans.
• Lead department-wide internal control oversight.
• May serve as records retention officer.

4 Year degree in Accounting with state government and management experience.

• knowledge of accepted accounting principles;
• governmental accounting;
• internal control processes, activities and cycles;
• accounting and reporting systems.

• perform ongoing accounting, federal grant, and financial reporting functions;
• carry out accounting, reporting, and monitoring processes;
• review and approve financial statements, reports and documents;
• extract accounting systems data;
• responsible for reporting to a variety of state or federal agency requests;
• plan and coordinate year-end financial processes;
• coordinate the accounting operations of a state government agency.

• analyze and interpret financial reports;
• learn and understand complex financial systems;
• understand customer requirements and develop solutions;
• communicate procedures and solutions.

To be considered, please attach your resume.

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 a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance options, holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, retirement benefits, and more. You can view our benefits information here. 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:  Email: careers.us

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"