South Dakota State University is looking for a detail oriented and self-motivated finance professional to join our accounting department team. If you have a passion for numbers and are excited about providing a positive impact on the university’s financial success, this position may be for you.

SDSU Accounting team professionals support the university and expand their career opportunities through continuous process improvement and exposure to multiple aspects of university finance.

Job Responsibilities: To support the accounting department in their joint work with Facilities and Services by preparing managerial reports, overseeing proper accounting of transactional activity, and providing data analysis used for monitoring and accounting for various funding sources across multiple projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Accounting, budgeting, and/or business

Skill & Ability to:

• Demonstrate high level technical skills in spreadsheet and report writing;
• Use a computer and applicable accounting and project management software;
• Research, compile and analyze data, providing high level of accuracy with attention to detail;
• Prioritize, organize, and execute a variety of tasks efficiently;
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; and
• Communicate financial information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others in a professional manner.

Comments: South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #: CSA01960P

Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE5579 - 10214]

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.06 - $24.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Brookings, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person