Business Manager/Lead Accountant

About the role

This position serves as the Business Manager/Lead Accountant at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The incumbent will supervise staff and oversee the department to include billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, resident trust accounts, contracting and cashiers’ office within the Veterans Home and works with the Superintendent and Finance Director on budget development and adherence and works with all team members to benefit and serve residents. Limited travel may be required for conferences and budget hearings.

Responsibilities

• Financial management: regular review of financial reports for adherence to set budget by monitoring monthly cash balances and expenditure authority.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and load the approved annual budget within the budget system.
• Oversee resident trust accounts for proper entry procedures.
• Recommend changes to fiscal operating procedures.
• Analyze and monitor monthly expenditure and revenue reports.
• Assist in preparation of year-end accrual documentation and entry.
• Oversee annual institutional inventory.
• Provide daily assistance to fiscal issues as needed.
• Prepare and review service provider contracts.
• Provide technical assistance relating to federal grant awards and expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A four‑year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Business Management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration with emphasis in organization, fiscal management and budgetary control.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
• Proficiency with computerized accounting software.
• Understanding of office management and purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct an administrative services program.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to meet reporting requirements.
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits (member of Class A retirement under SDRS).

Pay

Salary range: $56,042.