What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Accounting Assistant Posting Number CSA02756P Department USD-SF Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text
The University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls is seeking an Accounting Assistant. This position is responsible for performing a range of transactional accounting duties while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely processing. This role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, student accounts, and customer service. As the first point of contact for the Business Office, this position assists students, staff, and faculty with tuition payments, car reservations, postage/deliveries and issuing ID cards.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Date 07/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/19/2026 Advertised Salary $19.27 - $20.00 depending upon qualifications and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration N/A Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Normal office hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate N/A Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzing, Frequent Change, Multiple Stimuli
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
NA
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
NA
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
NA
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
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Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Accounting Assistant Posting Number CSA02756P Department USD-SF Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text
The University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls is seeking an Accounting Assistant. This position is responsible for performing a range of transactional accounting duties while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely processing. This role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, student accounts, and customer service. As the first point of contact for the Business Office, this position assists students, staff, and faculty with tuition payments, car reservations, postage/deliveries and issuing ID cards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Experience purchasing supplies or equipment
- Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with office equipment and software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and faculty
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Date 07/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/19/2026 Advertised Salary $19.27 - $20.00 depending upon qualifications and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration N/A Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Normal office hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate N/A Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzing, Frequent Change, Multiple Stimuli
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
NA
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
NA
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
NA
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
NA
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
- Reference List
Salary : $19 - $20