Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

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InstitutionNorthern State University

Working TitleAccounting Assistant

Posting NumberCSA02687P

DepartmentNSU-Controller

Physical Location of Position (City)Aberdeen

Posting Text

Northern State University is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support operations within the finance department. This role assists with purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and campus-wide training on purchasing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor coordination

Process invoices and resolve discrepancies

Track expenditures and maintain financial records

Support AP/AR and monthly credit card reconciliations

Assist with journal vouchers and financial reporting

Train faculty/staff on the state's purchasing system

Ensure purchases comply with state laws and institutional policies

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred

1-3 years of relevant experience in purchasing or finance

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Full-time position with excellent benefits including; full health benefits, three weeks' paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, a retirement plan.

Posting Date05/07/2026

Closing Date

Open Until FilledYes

First Consideration Date05/21/2026

Advertised Salary$19.00/hour

Duration of the Term12 months

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Appointment Percent100

Work Hours

40

Typical Hours Worked Per Week40

Appointment TypeRegular

Scope of SearchExternal (includes Internal)

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This position requiresNo Requirement

If other, please indicate1-2 per year possible travel/overnight stay

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Will work within the Finance & Administration department working directly for the Senior Accountant

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

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

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this positionCarrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Hearing, Speaking, Near Vision, 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.

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Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.Office Environment, Outdoors 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.

Regularly commute between buildings for mail pick up/drop off, assist employees, find/assess inventory/surplus property.