Accounting Assistant

State of South Dakota; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 55,217,000 - 70,202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits (SDRS)

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Accounting Assistant at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs. The role supports accounting and fiscal professionals by processing invoices and assisting with routine financial procedures.

Ideal candidates have AP experience, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent communication skills to assist residents and their families with financial questions while ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable transaction processing.
• Understanding of accounting principles; analyze and process invoices.
• Knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team with residents and their families.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/VA programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments to vendors in a timely manner.
• Assist with gathering, analyzing, and reporting financial data for new resident admissions.
• Maintain vouchers, invoices, and other financial correspondence.
• Support the Business Office with financial reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Financial reporting

Vendor payments

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

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Job ID: 37172

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

Location: Hot Springs, SD

Salary: $19.27 to $24.50 Hourly, depending on experience

Pay Grade: F

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full‑time position with the Department of Veteran's Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

The Accounting Assistant acts as a paraprofessional to accounting and fiscal professionals by performing assigned accounting practices to assist with fundamental accounting and routine fiscal procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience in Accounts Payable transaction processing. The applicant must have an understanding of accounting principles and is able to analyze, evaluate, and process invoices from receipt through payment. This requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice. Knowledge of project costing is a plus. Experience in long‑term care or related healthcare fields and an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affair programs, and private healthcare insurance billing practices is preferred but not required. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team environment assisting elderly residents and their families in a long‑term care facility with their financial questions and assist with managing their finances. The candidate will also work with other agencies in gathering, analyzing, and reporting financial data to the Business Office for new resident admissions. Attention to detail, excellent documentation capabilities, and organization skills are highly desired.

Knowledge Of

• bookkeeping practices to record debits and credits, basic accounting and financial principles, invoices, requisitions, and similar forms used in purchasing, check writing, and recording;
• arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages;
• Excel, QuickBooks, and other computer program applications and database management;
• purchasing and procurement practices;
• State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes;

Skill To

• analyze effectively and accurately;
• remain detail oriented and organized;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• problem solve;
• ensure accuracy of documents for payment and auditing purposes;
• clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures;
• assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment;
• maintain copies of vouchers, invoices, and other correspondence;
• practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.

Ability To

• follow written directions such as code books, chart of accounts, and purchasing manuals;
• review documents as to protect against unintentional overpayment;
• post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data to maintain accounts payable records;
• use a calculator and computer;
• learn applicable accounting software;
• prioritize and meet established deadlines;
• maintain financial records and prepare financial reports;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and their families, vendors, departmental officials, co-workers, and the public.

Additional Requirements

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4NF

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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'An Equal Opportunity Employer'