Accounting Assistant

Job ID: 36772 Agency: Department of Corrections - Finance OfficeLocation: PierreSalary: $19.27 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experiencePay Grade: GFClosing Date: open until filled This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov .The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s .This position acts as a paraprofessional to accounting and fiscal professionals by performing assigned accounting practices to assist with fundamental accounting and routine fiscal procedures. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Knowledge of:• bookkeeping practices sufficient to record debits and credits;• basic accounting and financial principles;• invoices, requisitions, and similar forms and documentation used in purchasing;• check writing and recording;• arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages;• computer program applications and database management;• record keeping;• purchasing and procurement practices;• State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.Ability to:• follow written directions such as code books, charts of accounts, and purchasing manuals;• use a calculator and computer and learn applicable accounting software;• prioritize and complete work by established deadlines;• communicate sufficiently to answer questions and provide information about assigned work;• maintain financial records and prepare financial reports;• compare information and recognize discrepancies;• establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, departmental officials, and the public.This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.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 $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4FU You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus "An Equal Opportunity Employer"