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Spherion
purchasing/accounting assistant-temporary.
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$48,838 / year median in South Dakota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job details Summary Spherion $23.00 per hour Temporary 8:00 AM
- 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_179652 Job details Spherion Sioux Falls is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/Accounting Assistant to join a fast-paced team.
Pay:
$23/hourSchedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM
- 5:00 PM .
Assignment Type:
Temporary (Estimated 2-3 months; potential for long-term placement)Responsibilities:
Order Processing:
Create and submit purchase orders; manage daily parts requests and semi-annual/monthly store stock ordersE-Commerce & Sales Support:
Process daily web orders, handle eBay/web order corporate sales tickets, and assist with inventory allocationFinancial & Vendor Tracking:
Monitor purchase order exceptions and price discrepancies against invoices; update vendor and retail pricing filesAdministrative Operations:
Maintain warranty claim spreadsheets, assist with new part set-ups, and handle ad-hoc administrative tasks Working hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Skills:
See belowEducation:
High School Experience:
1-4 yearsQualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required (prior relevant purchasing or accounting experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with fast, accurate keyboarding and data entry skills
- Working knowledge of basic accounting, administrative, and inventory management practices
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and task-prioritization capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, and clients
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and manage multiple priorities efficiently To be considered, please apply online at www.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Spherion Sioux Falls is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/Accounting Assistant to join a fast-paced team. This role is ideal for an organized professional with strong data entry skills and a background in administration, accounting, or purchasing support.Pay:
$23/hourSchedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM
- 5:00
PM Assignment Type:
Temporary (Estimated 2-3 months; potential for long-term placement)Responsibilities:
Order Processing:
Create and submit purchase orders; manage daily parts requests and semi-annual/monthly store stock ordersE-Commerce & Sales Support:
Process daily web orders, handle eBay/web order corporate sales tickets, and assist with inventory allocationFinancial & Vendor Tracking:
Monitor purchase order exceptions and price discrepancies against invoices; update vendor and retail pricing filesAdministrative Operations:
Maintain warranty claim spreadsheets, assist with new part set-ups, and handle ad-hoc administrative tasks Working hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Skills:
See belowEducation:
High School Experience:
1-4 yearsQualifications:
...- High School Diploma or GED required (prior relevant purchasing or accounting experience preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with fast, accurate keyboarding and data entry skills
- Working knowledge of basic accounting, administrative, and inventory management practices
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and task-prioritization capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, and clients
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and manage multiple priorities efficiently To be considered, please apply online at www.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities•Order Processing:
Create and submit purchase orders; manage daily parts requests and semi-annual/monthly store stock orders-E-Commerce & Sales Support:
Process daily web orders, handle eBay/web order corporate sales tickets, and assist with inventory allocation-Financial & Vendor Tracking:
Monitor purchase order exceptions and price discrepancies against invoices; update vendor and retail pricing files-Administrative Operations:
Maintain warranty claim spreadsheets, assist with new part set-ups, and handle ad-hoc administrative tasks experience 1-4 years skills See below qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required (prior relevant purchasing or accounting experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with fast, accurate keyboarding and data entry skills-Working knowledge of basic accounting, administrative, and inventory management practices-Strong problem-solving, organizational, and task-prioritization capabilities-Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, and clients-Ability to learn new processes quickly and manage multiple priorities efficiently education High School share this job.