Accounting Assistant

Dakota Ethanol, LLC; Wentworth Township (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex Spending Account

Dental

401k with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Company-paid life/AD&D/long & short‑/短

AFLAC

Team environment

Job summary

Dakota Ethanol, LLC in Wentworth, SD is hiring an Accounting Assistant for full-time work to support daily accounting and office administration in a small community-centered facility.

The role covers greeting visitors, filing, handling payable vouchers, payroll assistance, and coordinating with managers while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines; you’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in accounting or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
• Proven experience with accounting workflows and procedures.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the welcoming face of the company, answering incoming calls and greeting visitors.
• File workpapers, organize office, maintain office supply inventory, process mail.
• Provide administrative support to managers as needed.
• Maintain schedules of management to facilitate communications.
• Complete all tasks assigned by management.
• Coordinate document imaging management.
• Enter accounts payable vouchers and review for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll and human resources administration.
• Maintain a team environment with other departments.
• Work in an honest and ethical manner, maintaining confidentiality on all business-related matters.
• Safe work practices are a condition of employment.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and work cohesively within a team environment.
• Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Flexibly navigate evolving workflows while efficiently executing newly assigned tasks.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and safely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Champion Dakota Ethanol in the community.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Office equipment knowledge

Education

Associates degree or higher in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

46269 SD Highway 34
Wentworth, SD57075

Salary: 25.00 - 29.00 USD / HOUR
Accounting Assistant - Full Time!

Operational since 2001,Dakota Ethanol in Wentworth, SD produces more than 90 million gallons of ethanolannually. Dakota Ethanolis owned and operated by Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC, which is comprised of more than 1,000 members, the majority of whom are South Dakota farmers. Dakota Ethanol is committed to being a strong partner in the local community, a key player in the regional economy and a leader in South Dakota’s ethanol industry.

What you get to do!

Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily accounting and administrative activities; managing the office reception area

• Serve as the welcoming face of the company, answering incoming calls and greeting visitors
• File workpapers, organize office, maintain office supply inventory, process mail
• Provide administrative support to managers as needed
• Maintain schedules of management to facilitate communications
• Complete all tasks assigned by management
• Coordinate document imaging management
• Enter accounts payable vouchers and review for accuracy
• Assist with payroll and human resources administration
• Maintain a team environment with other departments
• Work in an honest and ethical manner, maintaining confidentiality on all business-related matters
• Safe work practices are a condition of employment
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and work cohesively within a team environment
• Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Flexibly navigate evolving workflows while efficiently executing newly assigned tasks
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and safely lifting up to 50 pounds
• Champion Dakota Ethanol in the community

What you need to have!

• Associates Degree or higher in accounting or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
• Proven experience with accounting workflows and procedures
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Must have basic knowledge of office equipment

What you get from us!

Dakota Ethanol offers $25 to $29 (DOE) PLUS benefits!

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• dental
• 401k with company match
• PTO & paid holidays
• 100% company paid group life insurance/AD&D/long & short term disability
• AFLAC
• a team environment!

EOE

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.