Accounting Assistant

For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit
http://dlr.sd.gov/
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The Department of Labor and Regulation is looking for a motivated self-starting individual to join it’s finance team. The successful individual will assist in processing of department vouchers, payments, and other fiscal tasks as assigned. This position works with a team to successfully administer the financial needs of the entire department.

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 Local Office.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• bookkeeping practices sufficient to record debits and credits;
• basic accounting and financial principles;
• invoices, requisitions, and similar forms and documentation used in purchasing;
• check writing and recording;
• arithmetic sufficient to calculate percentages;
• computer program applications and database management;
• record keeping;
• purchasing and procurement practices;
• State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.

Ability to:

• follow written directions such as code books, charts of accounts, and purchasing manuals;
• use a calculator and computer and learn applicable accounting software;
• prioritize and complete work by established deadlines;
• communicate sufficiently to answer questions and provide information about assigned work;
• maintain financial records and prepare financial reports;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• work with a team;
• switch between tasks as workload dictates;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, departmental officials, and the public.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE

The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information visit
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus/workbenefits.aspx