CITY OF YANKTON

FINANCE GENERALIST

The City of Yankton is seeking qualified applicants for a Finance Generalist in the Finance Office. This person completes duties on a rotating shift split between the following two roles:

1) Accounts Receivable / Cash Register / Utilities

2) Accounts Payable / Credit Card Receipts

The candidate for this position must be a proactive individual that is adaptable to shifting priorities, able to manage multiple projects concurrently, and comfortable with a frequent change of pace. Requirements of this position include: critical thinking skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices; knowledge of standard office procedures and practices; skill in providing customer service; use of personal computers and related software; and the ability to establish cooperative work relationships.

This position is regular full-time which requires a high school diploma or GED; three years accounting, bookkeeping, and/or records management. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience is preferred. The salary for this position is $51,764 to $65,533 (Range 32) per year, plus benefits.

Applications may be requested from the Human Resources office at 416 Walnut Street, Yankton, SD  57078, on the city website www.cityofyankton.org, or by phone at 605-668-5222.  Persons needing accommodation in order to apply for this position should call 605-668-5222. The position is open until filled.

New employees must meet pre-employment physical, drug screen requirements and background check.

 The City of Yankton is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

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