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South Dakota Board of Regents

Accounting Assistant

South Dakota Board of Regents, Brookings, South Dakota, us, 57007

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South Dakota State University Cashier’s Office is looking for a new Cashier to help with student billing and payments, file management, university deposits and other accounts receivable responsibilities. The Cashier’s Office is student facing and the workload changes daily. Apply to join this fast-paced and exciting team!

This position is located in

Brookings , South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

Student account billing and related questions

Cash asset management and audit university deposits

Student account collections

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of:

Interacting with a variety of software and other platforms

Account receivable and account reconciliation processes

Basic accounting practices, principles, and 1098T tax documents

Manage customer expectations by providing timely and accurate information

Utilize computer systems to extract information requested by clients and university administrators

Demonstrate proficiency in Outlook and Excel

Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and electronic messaging when collecting outstanding student accounts

Deliver professional customer service in a wide range of interactions

Handle large sums of money while accurately identifying discrepancies

Application Procedures This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is 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 South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. 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. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Reference List

Additional Notices Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200

Pierre, SD 57501

605-773-3455

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