Senior Accountant

Posting Details

Posting Details


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Institution
South Dakota State University


Working Title
Senior Accountant


Posting Number
CSA02783P


Department
SDSU-Accounting Office-Controller


Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings


Posting Text


The Accounting Office-Controller department of South Dakota State University is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. This position plays a key role in analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, and supporting interim reporting processes. We're looking for someone with strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow within a critical financial role at the university. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. This position is located in Brookings, SD .

This position is open to all current, full-time, permanent staff at South Dakota State University.


The Accounting Department at SDSU is a highly efficient and dedicated team responsible for a wide range of critical financial activities. The department ensures that daily financial transactions are accurately recorded and oversees property management as well as compiling comprehensive financial statements and fulfilling other reporting requirements.


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

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs reconciliation and advanced accounting tasks.
• Coding and distributing vouchers from other state agencies.
• Assist with interim financial reporting and ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting) processes.
• Provide support to the facility accounting department to streamline their month-end and year-end process to ensure timely financial data processing.

Benefits :

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of:

• Accounting and budgeting management for project or construction management
• Accounting practices/principles and able to apply in a variety of settings
• Familiarity working with a variety of funding sources
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Access
• Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis

Skill & Ability to:

• Perform reconciliations and establish action plans to resolve financial discrepancies or errors
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote, and required supplementary information
• Participate in external audits, prepare audit work papers, and assist the controller as needed
• Identify areas for increasing efficiency and effectiveness; implement and document those changes while maintaining effective internal control and accurate financial information
• Establish and maintain effective relationships
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines

Application Procedures:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.


Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState 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 South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
08/03/2026


Closing Date
08/10/2026


Open Until Filled
No


First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary
$59,592-$67,013, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits


Duration of the Term
12 months


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Appointment Percent
100


Work Hours


8-5 Monday through Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular


Scope of Search
Internal


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This position requires
No Requirement


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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Contact Information


For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.