Accounting Assistant

South Dakota Board Of Regents

Aberdeen, SD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit Cards, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Aberdeen, SD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution Northern State University Working Title Accounting Assistant Posting Number CSA02687P Department NSU-Controller Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text

Northern State University is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support operations within the finance department. This role assists with purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and campus-wide training on purchasing systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor coordination
  • Process invoices and resolve discrepancies
  • Track expenditures and maintain financial records
  • Support AP/AR and monthly credit card reconciliations
  • Assist with journal vouchers and financial reporting
  • Train faculty/staff on the state's purchasing system
  • Ensure purchases comply with state laws and institutional policies

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in purchasing or finance
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Full-time position with excellent benefits including; full health benefits, three weeks' paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, a retirement plan.

Posting Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/21/2026 Advertised Salary $19.00/hour Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

40

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 1-2 per year possible travel/overnight stay Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Will work within the Finance & Administration department working directly for the Senior Accountant

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.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Near Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Outdoors Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Regularly commute between buildings for mail pick up/drop off, assist employees, find/assess inventory/surplus property.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference List

Optional Documents

About the Company

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South Dakota Board Of Regents