Senior Accountant

Board of Regents, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: South Shore, SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution Board of Regents
Working Title Senior Accountant
Posting Number NFE02294P
Department BOR-Finance Business & Admin
Physical Location of Position (City) Unspecified
Posting Text
The South Dakota Board of Regents is looking to hire a Senior Accountant. This is a full time benefit eligible position that is located in Pierre, SD.
The purpose of this position is to ensure accounting operations and transactions follow GAAP, follow Board of Regents and the State of South Dakota agreed upon accounting practices and procedures, and that the financial information is accurately reflected and reported in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the South Dakota Board of Regents. Throughout the year the position will analyze financial data, review financial documents and transactions, examine internal controls, and prepare internal financial reports, consistent with a basic understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the Regents and State of South Dakota. The position will need to perform complex and technical accounting and financial transactions and analysis needed to complete the CAFR and other associated financial reports. Provide leadership, advocacy and service to the universities in the Regental System and work closely with the Board of Regents Financial Compliance Officer, South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM), and Department of Legislative Audit (DLA). Incumbents regularly handle matters of a highly confidential or sensitive nature.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practice including but not limited to Governmental (Fund) Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and statements.
Three to five years preferred experience as an accountant and experience with accounting principles. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Knowledge of accounting practices and ability to follow a chart of accounts. Experience with computerized accounting programs, Microsoft Excel, Word and Banner desirable. Ability to multitask and work with limited supervision.
Posting Date 03/19/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 04/02/2024
Advertised Salary $62,000 - $72,000 DOE/DOQ
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
8 am – 5 pm
The position will support both Black Hills State University and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, as well as the Board of Regents central office. The employee may, on occasion, need to travel between these locations.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The South Dakota Board of Regents is the governing body for the state’s public universities: Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
EEO
Contact Information
Kayla Bastian
Chief HR Officer
605-773-3455

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