Accounting Assistant, Aberdeen

Accounting Assistant
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
13 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.
Working Conditions:
Cognitive Requirements:
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment:
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, 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)
Sensory Requirements:
Hearing, Speaking, Near Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures:
Regularly commute between buildings for mail pick up/drop off, assist employees, find/assess inventory/surplus property.
Working Environment:
Office Environment, Outdoors Environment
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List