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Accounting Assistant

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Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title Accounting Assistant
Posting Number CSA01137P
Department SDSMT-Cashier
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
LOCATION:  Finance and Administration / Student Accounts and Cashiering Services
 
STARTING HOURLY RATE:  $16.53+ per hour, depending upon education and experience, GF
 
POSITION PURPOSE:  Process billings, payments, and refunds; receive all institutional revenues; reconcile accounts and resolve errors; provide customer service, including assisting students/parents with tuition and billing issues and questions; collect delinquent accounts; generate reports; assist with 1098T processing; and other duties as assigned.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of:
  • basic bookkeeping, accounting, and financial practices
  • purchasing, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable
  • arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages
  • English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • computer software applications and data entry

 
Ability to:
  • communicate information clearly and concisely in person, via email and/or on the telephone, exercising tact, patience, discretion, and professional demeanor
  • establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, staff, and the public
  • read, comprehend, gather, prepare, and summarize data from a variety of sources
  • work accurately with attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
  • maintain financial records and prepare financial reports
  • record data accurately with attention to detail, compare information and recognize discrepancies
  • use a computer, copy machine and other office equipment
  • provide outstanding customer service
 
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including paid medical and life insurance for our employees, as well as medical, dental and vision coverage for spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at http://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 September 21, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date 09/14/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 09/21/2021
Advertised Salary $16.53+ per hour, depending upon education and experience, GF
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
7:30am-4:30pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Affirmative Action Statement
Diversity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
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Working Conditions

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Frequent Change, Memory, Reading, Reasoning
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Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment
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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference List