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Assistant Bookkeeper
American IRA
Sioux Falls, SD (On-Site - this is not a remote role)
$20.00 per hour
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Launch Your Accounting Career with Us
American IRA is a Third-Party Administrator
Are you a recent accounting graduate ready to put your skills to work outside the classroom? Do you enjoy working with numbers, staying organized, and being the person who catches the details others miss? If so, we’d love to meet you.
At American IRA, we help people take control of their financial future through self-directed retirement accounts - and we’re looking for someone who’s organized, motivated, and ready to grow with us. We’re looking for an Assistant Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who wants real-world accounting experience, professional growth, and a career path in financial services.
No boring cubicle-drone energy here we want someone curious, dependable, and eager to learn.
What You’ll Do
- Help manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities
· front end collections for the 30 day notices
- Process funding transactions and maintain accurate records
- Perform bank reconciliations and track down discrepancies
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable tasks
- Work with spreadsheets, reports, and accounting systems
- Support month-end processes and financial organization
- Keep financial information organized, accurate, and confidential
- Collaborate with a supportive team that likes helping each other.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s degree in accounting required
- Recent grads encouraged to apply
- Strong attention to detail (yes, the little things matter here)
- Comfortable with Excel and learning new software
- Organized, reliable, and willing to ask questions
- Positive attitude and professional communication skills
- Someone who enjoys solving problems and keeping things balanced
Bonus Points If You Have
- Internship or accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Experience with QuickBooks or accounting software
- Interest in financial services, trusts, or business operations
What You’ll Get
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Opportunity to grow your accounting career
- We believe work should help you grow professionally and personally.
- Competitive pay
- Employer-subsidized health life insurance
- 100% paid dental and vision
- Pet insurance voluntary benefits
- PTO paid holidays
- Weekly professional training
- Ongoing skill development
- Supportive team culture
- Real career advancement opportunities
If you’re ready to build a strong foundation for your accounting career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your resume and a short introduction about yourself.
American IRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Education:
Associate Degree Required
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20