Accountant I

About This Role:

Join our HDS financial services team in the role of Accountant I. 

Duties include:

• Process accounts payable transactions to ensure supplies or services have been received and properly coded for payment.
• Audit, process, and reconcile Business Procurement Card purchases.
• Audit interdivisional invoices.
• Audit and reconcile cash funds for various retail operations.
• Monitor and collect encumbrance and accrual information. 
• Administer and process a portion of departmental travel and training expenses.
• Audit and monitor records of departmental mobile telephones.
• Complete other duties to include testing and implementation of various software systems, compiling reports, and assisting with other accounting functions for a large, complex department. 

Why Join Us:

Housing and Dining Services  (HDS) is a large, diverse, self-operated auxiliary department with four functional areas: business operations, facilities management, dining services, and student living. 

More than 4,000 students call the K-State campus home. Why? This "home away from home" meets more than the basic needs of students living with us — we provide affordable, safe and engaging accommodations for our residents, while finding unique ways to support them in their academic pursuits. We've worked hard to create an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, academic success and personal growth.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

Worksite Options:

The duties of this position are required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (prefer Business) or minimum four years’ experience in an accounting role that required familiarity with university, state or federal accounting compliance and GAAP principles, including accrual accounting procedures.
• Cash handling experience, including auditing cash funds in a retail environment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP or similar large database ERP financial system.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest
2. Current resume
3. Online application

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$16.80 - $20.00 per hour