Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

4 days ago

Job Summary

Tired of working tax season hours? Looking for a great position that does not require weekends and includes a pension through the South Dakota Retirement System? SECOG seeks a skilled Accountant to handle complex accounting tasks and prepare financial reports for the South Eastern Council of Governments, South Eastern Development Foundation, and Dakota BUSINESS Finance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

This position offers an opportunity to enhance the financial integrity of multiple organizations in a collaborative environment. Detail-oriented and proactive candidates are encouraged to apply.

The South Eastern Council of Governments 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, complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, and pass a 1081 federal background check.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations:
  Manage payroll, receipts, payments, reconcile ledgers, and journalize transactions.
• Financial Assistance:
  Support reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and ensure budget compliance.
• Financial Reporting:
  Compile monthly and annual financial statements, departmental summaries, and audit documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Review transactions for compliance and document financial procedures.
• Benefits Administration:
  Manage employee benefits per organizational policies.
• Project Management:
  Conduct special projects to improve accounting processes.
• Public Interaction:
  Address public inquiries and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other related tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience;
  Master’s in Accounting and CPA preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, business practices, and GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial documents and prepare reports.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quick Books.
• Capacity to work independently and learn accounting systems.

Preemployment screenings

Reference checks, education verification, federal background check, sex offender list, and driving record.

Email resume, cover letter, salary history, and professional references in confidence to lynne. Review of resumes and interviews of qualified applicants will begin immediately.

SECOG is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Government Administration

$65, per year plus benefits including the SD Retirement Pension System