Entry Level Accountant (A1 - A2)
Entry Level Accountant (A1 - A2)
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Job ID: 32807
Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $26.18-$33.70 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A1 or A2
Closing Date: 9/30/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance & Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance & Management please visit .
Seeking December 2025 and May 2026 accounting graduates.
The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is looking for motivated and skilled entry level accountants to help prepare the financial statements for the State of South Dakota. This position is a full-time accounting position within BFMs Accounting and Financial Reporting Office located in Pierre SD. Opportunity for career growth exists with several different career paths available. Moving allowance and tuition assistance programs available.
BFM is a vital component of the states financial operations. Our small but industrious staff works in five divisions: Accounting and Financial Reporting Executive Management Finance Office Financial Systems Budget Analysis and Internal Control.
These teams are responsible for preparing the states annual financial statements serving as the finance office for all state bureaus managing the operations of the states financial systems managing the state budget process and implementing and managing the states internal control framework.
The candidate selected for this position will have the opportunity to:
Beyond the chance to discuss influence and create state fiscal and accounting policy employment with state government comes with many great benefits:
Payrate and accounting level classification will depend on experience and qualifications. Duties in the higher classification will be similar; however project complexity and oversight may change.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and cover letter.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 32807
Agency: Bureau of Finance & Management
Location:Pierre SDSalary: $26.18-$33.70 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: A1 or A2
Closing Date: 9/30/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance & Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance & Management please visit .
Seeking December 2025 and May 2026 accounting graduates.
The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) is looking for motivated and skilled entry level accountants to help prepare the financial statements for the State of South Dakota. This position is a full-time accounting position within BFMs Accounting and Financial Reporting Office located in Pierre SD. Opportunity for career growth exists with several different career paths available. Moving allowance and tuition assistance programs available.
BFM is a vital component of the states financial operations. Our small but industrious staff works in five divisions: Accounting and Financial Reporting Executive Management Finance Office Financial Systems Budget Analysis and Internal Control.
These teams are responsible for preparing the states annual financial statements serving as the finance office for all state bureaus managing the operations of the states financial systems managing the state budget process and implementing and managing the states internal control framework.
The candidate selected for this position will have the opportunity to:
- be part of an expanding and innovative team designed to carry out statewide accounting and financial reporting;
- learn governmental accounting; prepare financial statements for the State of South Dakota;
- provide statewide leadership advocacy and service to other state agencies;
- carry out specialized accounting processes performed within BFM.
Beyond the chance to discuss influence and create state fiscal and accounting policy employment with state government comes with many great benefits:
- tuition assistance programs for obtaining Undergraduate and Masters degree available;
- moving allowance;
- 15 days paid vacation leave 14 days paid sick leave paid family leave and 11 paid holidays per year to help ensure work-life balance;
- a fully funded state pension plan that is rated as one of the best in the nation;
- generous health insurance plans with $0 premium option.
Payrate and accounting level classification will depend on experience and qualifications. Duties in the higher classification will be similar; however project complexity and oversight may change.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- for the A1 classification a 4-year Accounting Degree coursework in accounting or seasoned vocational accounting practitioner who has familiarity with accounting principles is required;
- for the A2 classification a 4 year accounting degree and 1-2 years of progressive experience equivalent to Level 1 accountant is required;
- interest in governmental accounting and a desire in obtaining CPA certification is not required but beneficial;
- thrive both independently and in small groups bringing strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex financial reporting challenges. They adapt easily to new experiences excel at multitasking and consistently meet deadlines.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Excel Word Query and other desktop tools;
- governmental (fund) accounting;
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
- Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements;
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Governmental Auditing Standards;
- governmental fiscal administrative processes.
Ability to:
- communicate information clearly and concisely;
- work within a team environment;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and cover letter.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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