Accounting Assistant

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

Retirement plan with 6% matching

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in Sioux Falls seeks an Accounting Assistant to support transactional accounting, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, student accounts, and customer service.

As the first point of contact for the Business Office, you will assist students, staff and faculty with tuition payments, ID cards, and related duties while ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience purchasing supplies or equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional accounting duties with emphasis on accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle purchasing, student accounts, and customer service.
• Serve as first point of contact for the Business Office.

Job description

Responsibilities

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. The role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, student accounts, and customer service. As the first point of contact for the Business Office, the assistant assists students, staff, and faculty with tuition payments, car reservations, postage and 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

Benefits

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.

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.