Campus Finance & Operations Specialist (AP & Purchasing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s Facilities & Services department is seeking a Financial Program Assistant to support essential financial and operational services across campus. The role combines accounts payable, purchasing, mail services, and warehouse support in Brookings, SD.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, coordinating with supervisors on payments, and providing back-up Mail Center/Warehouse support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and inventory management practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide responsive service in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, direct pays, standing contracts and spot purchases for payment.
• Coordinate with shop supervisors and project managers for invoice reviews and payments.
• Handle returns, Banner/accounts payables reconciliation, and purchasing for F&S per state guidelines.
• Provide back-up support for the Mail Center and Warehouse tasks including shipping, receiving, and mail processing.

Skills

Purchasing practices

Accounting principles

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

South Dakota State University’s Facilities & Services department is seeking a Financial Program Assistant to support essential financial and operational services across campus. The role combines accounts payable, purchasing, mail services, and warehouse support in Brookings, SD.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, coordinating with supervisors on payments, and providing back-up Mail Center/Warehouse support.