Job Description

Job Description

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Job ID: 35749 - Accounting Assistant
Agency: Secretary of State
Location:Pierre, SD
Salary: $19.00 - $26.00/hour, depending on experience
Closing Date: 5/8/26

This is a Part-Time position with the South Dakota Secretary of State. For more information on the Office of the Secretary of State, please visit .

The Secretary of State's office is currently seeking applications for a Part-Time Accounting Assistant. This is a part-time accounting support position for 8-16 hours per week. This position, under supervision, includes scanning and filing documents into FileDirector; understanding, researching and assigning account coding to A/P items and deposits; preparing and entering A/P and deposit vouchers in MSAS; assisting with preparing procurement purchases and following through on tracking delivery and invoice processing. Depending on skills and experience, this position may also assist with generating ACFR reports and FCCS year-end accruals.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with :

• MSAS/SDAS
• FileDirector
• Procurement Rules & Procedures
• Intermediate skill in MS Excel
• ACFR Reporting
• FCCS
• ESM

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of:

• strong scheduling and organizational skills;
• basic accounting and financial principles;
• invoices, requisitions, and similar forms and documentation used in purchasing;
• check writing and recording;
• computer program applications;
• record keeping;
• purchasing and procurement practices;
• State and Federal codes, regulations, and related statutes.

Ability to:

• follow written instructions and processes;
• 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;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors; departmental officials; and the public.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter.

Please note this is a non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Applicants must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]

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Job Tags

16 hours, Work at office

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