What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Accounting Assistant
Posting Number
CSA02338P
Department
NSU-Controller
Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen
Posting Text
Northern State University is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to join our finance team.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team to support daily accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies. Successful candidates will possess exceptional communication skills to support daily interactions with the campus community.
Finance and Administration provides purchasing and accounting services to all campus departments, providing a variety of daily tasks as well as the opportunity to become engaged in campus activities.
Job Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be accurate and organized as they will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions including the processing of travel payments, assisting students with questions regarding their student accounts and making payments, understanding and applying appropriate policies and procedures, and various accounting functions working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling accounts, and maintaining good internal controls.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team to support daily accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies. Successful candidates will possess exceptional communication skills to support daily interactions with the campus community.
Finance and Administration provides purchasing and accounting services to all campus departments, providing a variety of daily tasks as well as the opportunity to become engaged in campus activities.
Job Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be accurate and organized as they will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions including the processing of travel payments, assisting students with questions regarding their student accounts and making payments, understanding and applying appropriate policies and procedures, and various accounting functions working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling accounts, and maintaining good internal controls.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Basic accounting and recordkeeping
- Ability to work with automated financial information systems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Data analysis Skills & Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated to grow and learn new skills
- Understand and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- Work with a variety of individuals, on-campus and off-campus
- Problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree in accounting or equivalent business or accounting experience
- Proven ability to work effectively with other people
Posting Date
04/16/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
04/30/2025
Advertised Salary
$18.56/hour minimum starting
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100%
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8-5
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
No Requirement
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Be a part of the Finance Team
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Salary : $19
