Accountant

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is looking for a motivated individual to fill an Accountant position in Rapid City, SD. This position will work with the university and state accounting systems, performing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting processes and assisting all university departments with financial transactions and questions. Duties include entering journal entries; interaction with multiple, complex, automated systems; performing calculations; extracting accounting systems data; responsible for a variety of reconciliations, non-student accounts receivable, and other general accounting duties.The successful candidate should have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; governmental accounting; and experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software programs. Should have ability to communicate information clearly and concisely; work within a team environment; learn and understand complex financial systems; pay close attention to details and provide excellent customer service. A candidate with related college coursework and degree in accounting is preferred.South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin August 24, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.