Accounting Assistant

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota is seeking an Accounting Assistant within Enrollment Management to ensure timely and accurate financial processing while delivering exceptional service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

This role supports accounting, purchasing, travel and general administration across the division, collaborating with university departments and vendors to uphold institutional policies and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and financial processing.
• Commitment to providing excellent service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Ability to follow policies and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Support enrollment management accounting, purchasing, travel and administrative processes.
• Process financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Serve as a resource for departments, vendors, and employees and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Financial transactions

Communication

Job description

The University of South Dakota is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounting Assistant to support the Enrollment Management organization. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions while providing exceptional service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

The Accounting Assistant serves as a key resource for accounting, purchasing, travel, and general administrative processes across the division. This position works closely with university departments, vendors, and employees to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures while maintaining accurate financial records.

Work Authorization: Employee must be authorized to work in the United State. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Posting Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

08/31/2026

Advertised Salary

Starting rate of pay $19.25; based on qualifications and internal equity

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Typically, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, following the USD employee work calendar.

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

This position requires

No Requirement

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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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455