Campus Financial Ops Specialist — AP & Purchasing

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Tuition benefits

Relocation benefits

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, including accounts payable, purchasing, mail services, and warehouse support.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and efficient processing of invoices and purchasing tasks. The role offers benefits, growth opportunities, and a collaborative campus environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, direct pays, standing contracts and spot purchases for payment; work with shop supervisors and project managers via the work order system for reviews, approvals and payments.
• Handle invoice reviews; ensure funds and work orders are correct; contact vendors about details; reconcile Banner/accounts payables.
• Assist with purchasing for Facilities & Services per state guidelines; provide backup support for Mail Center and Warehouse (shipping/receiving, campus mail, packages).

Skills

Purchasing

Accounts payable

Inventory management

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, including accounts payable, purchasing, mail services, and warehouse support.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and efficient processing of invoices and purchasing tasks. The role offers benefits, growth opportunities, and a collaborative campus environment.