Student Accounts Specialist

South Dakota Board Of Regents
  • Brookings, SD
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Student Accounts Specialist Posting Number NFE03209P Department SDSU-Cashier's Office Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

    South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Accounts Receivable Department as a Student Accounts Specialist. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

    The Cashier's Office manages the billing and accounts receivables for students, as well as receipts all University deposits. The Cashier's Office is customer-facing and the workload changes daily. Apply to join this fast-paced and exciting team!

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

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    To provide support for Student Accounts Billings and Receivables to ensure proper student billings and proper reporting of transactions in Student and Financial Systems as well as to students and other entities.

    BENEFITS:

    SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related degree completed by date of application
    • At least one year of experience in billing or a customer service role
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
    • Valid drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience with computer software systems such as Banner, Cognos, or other reporting software
    • Financial information processing experience

    APPLICATION PROCESS:

    This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

    Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

    SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

    Posting Date 09/29/2026 Closing Date 10/19/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $51,063. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No 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

    SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

    Contact Information

    For questions on the position, contact Ryan Hunter at Ryan.Hunter@sdstate.edu.

    Working Conditions

    Cognitive Requirements

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

    Protective Clothing/Equipment

    Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify

    Physical Requirements

    Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected

    standard office environment

    Sensory Requirements

    Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, 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 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.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • Where did you hear about this position?
    • LinkedIn
    • SDBOR Employment Site
    • South Dakota Department of Labor
    • Employee Referral
    • Department Announcement / Inside State
    • Handshake
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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Reference List

    Optional Documents

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrookings, SD

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • IBM Cognosunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Student Financial Servicesunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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