Accounts Payable Auditor & Payments Specialist

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking a Financial Program Assistant for the Accounts Payable department in Brookings, SD. You will audit, review, and approve payments while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and university regulations, contributing to accurate and timely financial operations.

The role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors, with relocation benefits offered per university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and active listening with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficient use of financial software and office technology.

Responsibilities

• Audit and approve direct pay invoice documents as primary verifier.
• Assist AP team with processing payment cycles to ensure timeliness.
• Serve as backup for Contracts+ and encumbrance-related processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Active listening

Tech proficiency

Tools

Contracts+

Encumbrance systems

Job description

South Dakota State University is seeking a Financial Program Assistant for the Accounts Payable department in Brookings, SD. You will audit, review, and approve payments while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and university regulations, contributing to accurate and timely financial operations.

The role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal teams and external vendors, with relocation benefits offered per university guidelines.