Financial Program Assistant

The Agriculture Shared Service Center within the Division of Finance and Business is growing! We are seeking a Financial Program Assistant who is a skilled relationship builder who will provide timely and professional services that support and enhance the goals of the units served. Communication and organizational skills are highly desired.

Job Responsibilities: To work with unit leadership to perform fiscal analysis, accounting, and budgeting of business activities for assigned units with an emphasis in excellent customer service. The Financial Program Assistant will provide timely and professional services that will support or enhance the instructional, research, and service goals of the units served. This position will have direct oversight regarding the budgeting/reporting needs of the unit as needed. This individual will be expected to maintain successful relationships and frequent communication with unit leadership from academic, research or service units.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

· Budget and reporting practices.

· Finance and accounting practices

· Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skill & Ability to:

· Interpret, comprehend, and apply laws, rules and regulations for institution, state, federal and a variety of funding agencies.

· Research, compile and analyze data.

· Provide high level of accuracy with attention to detail.

· Prioritize projects to meet competing deadlines.

· Maintain effective working relationships.

· Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Comments: South Dakota State University is a 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 the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #CSA01814P

Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [EE9129 - 11044]

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. 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, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.04 - $25.05 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person