Accountant/Auditor I-II

About the position

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. The Division of Finance is seeking an articulate professional who is organized, energetic, motivated, and dependable. This individual must be driven by our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. The Department's Office of Finance/Internal Controls is responsible for reviewing internal control policies and procedures, testing internal controls, and auditing internal processes. The Accountant/Auditor I position assists with a wide variety of internal control audits and the review of financial information for proper internal controls and checks and balances within the Department of Social Services. The position is also responsible for assisting with internal control reviews of various programs within the Department of Social Services. The internal control reviews ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal rules, policies and procedures concerning the different programs provided by the Department. The Accountant/Auditor II would have a lead role for each of the above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide variety of internal control audits.
• Review financial information for proper internal controls and checks and balances.
• Assist with internal control reviews of various programs within the Department of Social Services.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal rules, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
• Knowledge of government auditing standards, governmental accounting and internal control practices including the COSO internal controls integrated framework.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits.