Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant / Operational Accounting Assistant for a 3-month contract opportunity supporting an Unclaimed Property team in Sioux Falls, SD. This on-site role is ideal for candidates with data entry, accounting, financial services, or administrative experience who enjoy working with accurate information, structured processes, and deadline-driven tasks.
This opportunity offers a professional business environment with standard weekday hours, consistent expectations, and the potential for extension based on performance. The right candidate will join a supportive team where accuracy, productivity, and strong attention to detail are valued. This is a great fit for someone looking to build experience in accounting operations, financial services support, and data quality management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform accurate data entry and updates within internal accounting and operational systems.
- Review customer requests to confirm information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
- Work with data, records, and supporting documentation while maintaining strong quality standards.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.
- Follow established procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and data accuracy.
- Use Microsoft Excel and internal systems to support reporting, tracking, and information updates.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $21.83 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Anticipated Duration: 3-month contract with possible extension based on performance.
- Schedule: Weekdays during standard business hours.
- Work Location: On site at 3201 N 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
- Perform data entry, updates, and quality checks within internal systems.
- Review customer requests and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Manage multiple administrative and operational accounting tasks under deadline.
- Support the Unclaimed Property team with accurate data handling and process compliance.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred in data entry, administrative support, accounting support, or financial services.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel through prior work experience, training, coursework, or classes.
- Strong typing and computer skills with the ability to navigate multiple systems.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data quality.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
- Comfortable working with technology in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Professional, dependable, and able to follow established procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in accounting operations, financial services, banking, unclaimed property, or records processing.
- Experience reviewing customer requests, account documentation, or financial data.
- Previous contract or temporary assignment experience in a high-volume administrative environment.
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