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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,027 / year median in South Dakota
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Institution:
Black Hills State University Posting Number:
CSA02782P
Department:
BHSU-Administrative Services Physical Location of Position (City): Spearfish Posting Text Black Hills State University seeks applicants to fill an Senior Accountant position.DUTIES:
Acts as a paraprofessional to accounting and fiscal professionals by performing assigned accounting practices to assist with fundamental accounting and routine fiscal procedures. This position will assist bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, department billing along with other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards, analyze and interpret financial data and information and reach conclusions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and representatives of other agencies or departments.REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting is required OR three or more years of accounting experience.PREFERRED
Higher education accounting and Banner accounting experience is preferred.COMMENTS
Sponsorship is not available for this position.TO APPLY
Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, resume and the names/contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date August 6, 2026 at 11pm mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6549. Questions specific to the position may directed towards Rob Houdek at rob.houdek@bhsu.edu . Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or Cassie.Maser@bhsu.edu . Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.