Accounting Assistant

South Dakota Board Of Regents

Sioux Falls, SD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.27–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Car Reservation, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
1 day ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Accounting Assistant Posting Number CSA02756P Department USD-SF Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text

The University of South Dakota - Sioux Falls is seeking an Accounting Assistant. This position is responsible for performing a range of transactional accounting duties while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely processing. This role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, student accounts, and customer service. As the first point of contact for the Business Office, this position assists students, staff, and faculty with tuition payments, car reservations, postage/deliveries and issuing ID cards.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Experience purchasing supplies or equipment
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience with office equipment and software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and faculty

This position offers state health insurance and benefits, which includes a retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and 11 paid holidays.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Date 07/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/19/2026 Advertised Salary $19.27 - $20.00 depending upon qualifications and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration N/A Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

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Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate N/A Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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Cognitive Requirements

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South Dakota Board Of Regents