Accounting Assistant

Full-Time, Benefited
12-month (1.0 FTE)

Purpose of Position
This position provides support to ensure efficient and effective operation of the Business Office.
Position Summary
Perform duties associated with the Business Office. Such as but not limited to, interdepartmental billings, auditing, and coding. Editing digital content according to NDUS and VCSU digital accessibility standards and policies. Distribute and process incoming and outgoing mail. Process purchase orders. Maintain 1099 withholding forms. Maintain Asset Management system. Verify and receipt money received from students, faculty, staff, departments, and campus organizations to the correct funding source. Assist with journal entries and vouchers. Assist with miscellaneous reconciliations, back up receipt processing, and provide exceptional customer support.

Minimum Qualifications
An Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, banking, finance, or related field (may substitute two years directly related work experience or education for minimum qualification requirements) and experience with Microsoft Office are required.

Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, banking, finance or related field; experience with accounting and PeopleSoft or Campus Connection; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a proven ability to organize and prioritize work activities; and the ability to work independently and as an effective team member are preferred.

Compensation
$41,000-$45,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits
VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.

Application Information
Preference given to applications received on or before December 4, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click Apply Now for all the details to be considered.


Additional Information
For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.
Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer