Job Description
Job ID: 36409
Agency: Department of Education - Division of Finance and Management
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $19.27 - $21.67/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
The Department of Education is looking for a qualified individual to fill an
Accounting Assistant position in the Accounting and Financial Reporting office. The ideal candidate would be dependable, organized, sensitive to deadlines, attentive to details, and customer driven.
The position duties include:
- Process invoices and contract payments
- Review invoices and payments for accuracy
- W-9 maintenance
- Process cash receipts
- Process procurement cards
- Scanning
- Filing
This is a full-time position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/ .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ability to work independently and take initiative as a self-starter. The confidence to ask questions when clarification is needed and seek solutions proactively. A willingness to assist staff members by answering questions and providing support when appropriate. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Monitor and track payments, maintain accurate records, reports and other assigned items. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. A positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and commitment to teamwork. Basic accounting knowledge, bookkeeping experience, or related education is preferred.
Knowledge of: - bookkeeping practices sufficient to record debits and credits;
- basic accounting and financial principles;
- invoices and similar forms of documentation;
- arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages;
- computer program applications and database management;
- record keeping; and
- state and federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.
Ability to: - follow directions such as code books, charts of accounts, and procedures;
- use a calculator, computer, and computer software;
- prioritize and complete work by established deadlines;
- communicate sufficiently to answer questions and provide information about assigned work;
- compare information and recognize discrepancies; and
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, departmental officials, and the public.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=47P
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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