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Location

Pierre, SD | United States

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Job description

Job Description

$1,000 New Hire Incentive

Job ID: 26170
Agency: Unified Judicial System, State Court Administrators Office
Location: Pierre
Salary: $20.63 per hour
Closing date: Open Until Filled

For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit .

The Mission of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System is to provide Justice for All.

Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receive the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victim's rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

The Unified Judicial System offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of 10-12 paid holidays every year, extensive sick and vacation leave, paid family leave, military training leave, health, and flexible benefits, regular working hours, continuing education opportunities, retirement benefits, a great working environment, and more.

Position Purpose:
This position audits vouchers and vendor billings; processes payments; audits and creates purchase orders; monitors accuracy and determines appropriate coding in compliance with rules and regulations of the Unified Judicial System (UJS), the State Auditor, the Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM), and the Office of Procurement; assists UJS staff in knowing and using appropriate procedures; and calculates, compiles, and monitors data for financial reports. Duties may include:

•auditing vendors' bills and circuits' internal vouchers for completion and accuracy of charges and coding to ensure compliance with established accounting procedures;
•receiving requisitions for computer hardware and software and furniture, verifying that orders meet requirements of the Office of Procurement Management, and entering information into the procurement system so purchase orders can be created by procurement staff;
•processing requests to remove surplus property and fixed assets by completing forms and procedures required by the Office of Property Management (OPM);
•assisting with accounting procedures by printing monthly reports and reviewing them for completeness; contacting clerks if reports are overdue; and monitoring and updating the clerks of court offices' check supplies;
•opening and distributing mail, reserving cars for staff, maintaining the on-line Telephone book, processing procurement cards, answering the Telephone, etc., to facilitate daily office operations;
•performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate. Two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, auditing vouchers, processing purchasing requests; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
•basic accounting principles and practices, bookkeeping, and filing;
•purchasing procedures and regulations;
•vouchers, invoices, requisitions, other similar forms and supporting documentation;
•computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word;
•business office equipment.

Skill in:
•time management;
•prioritizing.

Ability to:
•follow established processes and focus on details;
•follow written directions such as code books, charts of accounts, and manuals;
•review, compare, evaluate, and analyze data;
•work with figures;
•learn applicable accounting and purchasing procedures and computer systems;
•prioritize and complete work according to established timelines;
•communicate effectively both orally and in writing to effectively answer questions and provide information about assigned work;
•maintain a filing system.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System 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 Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

You may view our benefits information at .

Apply at:
Unified Judicial System
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605.773.4884

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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