Accountant

South Dakota State University is seeking an Accountant to join our accounting department team. This new position will join a dynamic team who play a crucial role in the financial health of our university. The SDSU accounting office creates a positive experience for our employees to help them grow professionally. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the different stakeholders within the organization and ensuring that accounting processes are in place. The position requires excellent organization and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities: This position will maintain assigned financial processes (i.e., review of journal vouchers, cash receipts, CAS entries, fund reconciliations, and assigned analysis and projects), assist campus financial personnel with accounting questions, cross train key financial processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Accounting guidance (GAAP and GASB) BOR/University policy and procedures, and state law;
• Microsoft Office applications

Skill & Ability to:

• Perform data entry with high speed and accuracy;
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines;
• Recognize discrepancies; and
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Comments: South Dakota State University 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 the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #: CSA01961P

Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE5577 - 10192]

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. 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, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.06 - $24.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Brookings, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person