Operational Accounting Assistant - SD

Apex Systems, LLC; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K match

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Operational Accounting Assistant 2 – Contingent to support the Unclaimed Property team with data maintenance and customer requests. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy in data entry and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will manage multiple tasks, ensure compliance with procedures, and collaborate with teammates to keep processes flowing smoothly, leveraging Excel for data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Operational Accounting, Accounting Support, or Operations experience.
• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process data updates for the Unclaimed Property team.
• Perform high-volume data entry with accuracy and quality.
• Review and validate information for completeness and compliance.
• Use Excel to organize, maintain, and analyze data.
• Research discrepancies and escalate non-routine issues.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

# Operational Accounting Assistant - SDApply**Job#: 3053166****Job Description:****Client:** *Financial Services***Team:** *TBA***Job Title:** **Operational Accounting Assistant 2 – Contingent****Location:** **Zone 2 (100% Onsite)****Contract Length:** **3 Months (Opportunity for Extension)****Pay Rate:** **$19 - $20/hour (OT40)****Top Requirements:**1. **2+ years of Operational Accounting, Accounting Support, or Operations experience.**2. Strong **data entry skills** with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.3. Basic to intermediate **Microsoft Excel** knowledge.4. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.5. Strong organizational skills and comfort working with financial data and customer requests.**Plusses:**1. Prior **financial services** experience.2. Accounting or finance background.3. Fast and accurate typing skills.4. Experience working in deadline-driven environments requiring urgency and precision.**Job Summary:**This Operational Accounting Assistant 2 role supports the **Unclaimed Property team** through data maintenance, customer request reviews, and operational accounting activities. The position is responsible for updating records, validating information, performing data entry, and ensuring accuracy throughout the review process.The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role depends on accuracy, timeliness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while supporting critical operational processes.**Day-to-Day Responsibilities:*** Support the Unclaimed Property team by processing data updates and reviewing customer requests.* Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.* Review and validate information for completeness and compliance with established procedures.* Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, maintain, and analyze data as required.* Research discrepancies and escalate non-routine issues when necessary.* Maintain documentation and operational records.* Manage multiple requests simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.* Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient processing and workflow completion.* Identify opportunities to improve individual work processes and operational efficiency.* Support accounting and operational activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract