Public Sector Accounting Assistant — Meaningful Impact

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Department of Social Services in Pierre, SD is seeking a full-time Accounting & Finance Clerk to help process payments, handle vendor invoices, and maintain accurate records. The role requires meticulous bookkeeping, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database tools.

You will follow established charts of accounts, code charges, reconcile statements, and support contract administration while delivering reliable service to internal departments and vendors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices to record debits and credits.
• Basic accounting and financial principles.
• Invoices, requisitions, and similar forms and documentation used in purchasing.
• Arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Access.

Responsibilities

• Follow established charts of accounts to ensure payment of bills and record keeping in compliance with supervisory direction.
• Assign appropriate codes charging internal division and other departments for services and/or goods.
• Process various claims to ensure they are paid promptly and according to guidelines.
• Document payment and processing errors and corrections.
• Reconcile vendor statements and handle calls or inquiries from vendors regarding payments.
• Replace stale dated warrants; maintain vendor files; request and enter W-9's into state accounting system files.
• Maintain EnergyCap Utility Manager System data.
• Review local checking accounts, help with contract administration.
• Perform backup duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Vendor relations

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

The Department of Social Services in Pierre, SD is seeking a full-time Accounting & Finance Clerk to help process payments, handle vendor invoices, and maintain accurate records. The role requires meticulous bookkeeping, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with spreadsheet and database tools.

You will follow established charts of accounts, code charges, reconcile statements, and support contract administration while delivering reliable service to internal departments and vendors.