Accounting Manager

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Job ID: 29817

Agency: Department of Social Services / Division of Child Support

Location:Pierre, SD

Salary: $67,000 - 78,000, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: AM1

Closing Date: 01.31.2025

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .

Why the Department of Social Services?

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. And we believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services. Sound intriguing?

Who We Want

• a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm;
• an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
  
  

What You Will Do

The Division of Child Support is looking to recruit a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to oversee the financial aspects of our child support program. The Accounting Supervisor is a leadership level position within the Division assisting in providing strategic direction for the child support program.

Duties

This position will play a key role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing leadership to the accounting team. The primary duties include:

• Daily management of the State Disbursement Unit ensuring accurate and timely processing and disbursement of more than $100 million per year in child support payments made through a variety of payment channels;
• Managing the preparation and review of financial reports related to child support collections, arrears, and disbursements;
• Developing and implementing program policies and procedures to ensure the Division operates in compliance with federal and state regulations as well as Department goals and objectives;
• Analyzing and evaluating data for program improvement and to ensure cost effectiveness;
• Supervising, training, and supporting a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment;
• Performing audits and reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud or discrepancies;
• Providing customer service and technical expertise to employers, payors of support and other partners to resolve complex child support accounting issues; and,
• Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding child support accounting policy.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In Accounting, Financial Reporting, And Management Within The Public Sector Or Social Services Industry Including

• knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• knowledge of child support practices, laws, and regulations (preferred but not required);
• experience working with financial software and databases as well as standard office computers and equipment;
• excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• ability to lead and motivate a team while fostering a positive and productive work environment;
• exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and customers; and,
• ability to interpret federal and state regulation, court orders and other legal documents (preferred but not required).
  
  

As a Department of Social Services employee, you will have a chance to experience:

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure staff is well-trained, competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
  
  

Equally important will be a strong work ethic and the comprehension of critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. If you believe in strengthening and supporting strong families and investing in South Dakota’s future, you may have found the dream job you’ve been waiting for!

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. 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.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . 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=10N

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"