Senior Accountant/CPA
Job in
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57102, USA
Listing for:
City of Sioux Falls
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
110000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Accountant/CPA in City of Sioux Falls, SD
City of Sioux Falls
Location
City of Sioux Falls, SD
Mid management
Job Number
Finance
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/5/2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy working directly with others, and want to be part of helping shape how our city serves the community this is a place for you. We are looking for a self-motivated, technology-focused, relationship driven professional who is ready to help power the work that maintains financial trust to our community.
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financials by supporting the City’s accounting and business functions; including a strong focus on grant administration and compliance, managing complex reconciliations, preparing financial and grant reports, and supporting accounts receivable activities. You’ll partner directly with departmental staff across the organization to ensure financial integrity and deliver accurate and timely financial information.
Our team values excellence, a team-first mindset, and growth through learning. We offer a regular weekday schedule, no travel, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.
Job Responsibilities Perform complex and routine accounting and financial activities in support of the citywide financial system including, but not limited to, the following: accounts receivable, accounts payable, special assessments, cash receipts, capital assets, inventory, fleet and work orders, treasury, tax, investments, grants, construction-in-progress, and debt.Maintain the general and subsidiary ledgers of the City in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Evaluate transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment. Prepare journal entries to accurately record the financial activities and business transactions of the City. Research proper accounting and financial treatment of various transactions and related reporting.Independently oversee and complete detailed and complex reconciliations to ensure proper balancing between ancillary financial systems, external sources, and the City financial system.Ensure transactions comply with proper accounting, budget, and other applicable laws and policies for all revenue, expenditure, balance sheet, grant, treasury, tax, and debt entries. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents, accounts, and entries. Provide feedback to management on proper controls and procedures necessary to ensure that applicable laws and guidelines are met.Compile, interpret, analyze, prepare, and communicate financial/budgetary reports and statements detailing the financial operations of the City, including monthly financial reports and annual financial/budget statements in support of the annual budget process, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and annual audit.Support implementation of computer-based accounting and financial applications including testing system modifications ensuring financial entries are being recorded with timeliness and accuracy. Submit enhancements for team review and complete user workflow setup. Train and assist users in performing financial activities within the various financial applications.Provide assistance and make recommendations related to proper financial and accounting processes and procedures internally and externally. Prepare reports and other financial information necessary to support the financial decision-making process within City departments. Assist and lead departments on a wide variety of financial and grant management activities including DBE and other federal program requirements.Conduct special projects as assigned. Represent the Finance department at various meetings to provide…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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