The Purchasing & Travel Accountant manages accounts payable and receivables for the assigned departments within the Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs (6 direct support departments) and proactively monitors BPC activity throughout the month to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. This includes key functions for procurement, travel, deposits, purchasing contracts, and inventory duties . Additionally, the position provides support to departmental staff by assisting with Concur reports, travel-related transactions, and processing all Concur documents. The accountant provides needed assistance to ensure that the Accounting Team provides smooth workflow, and uninterrupted financial services.
DASSA was created in September 2023 as a part of the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan. DASSA ensures an impactful K-State experience by supporting the academic success and personal development of students inside and outside the classroom.
K-State's Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs, or DASSA, is here to help students find the resources needed to thrive. From building community and fostering a welcoming environment for all, to providing academic and career engagement, DASSA supports your personal and professional health, well-being, and growth.
This position is On-site. on-site 5 days per week
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
• At least three years of experience in electronic accounting procedures, software, and systems.
• At least three years of experience in KSU positions with a major percentage of procurement duties.
• Experience and knowledge working in higher education.
Skills:
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, proofreading, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to clearly express information.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills – tact, patience, respect, and courtesy. Must also be thorough, attentive, and ethical.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and time management skills.
• Effective professional and positive conduct with others, including difficult individuals.
Knowledge:
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and MIP or MIP-like accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures, including university policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with K-State and State of Kansas regulations, eForms, and the University FIS system.
Abilities:
• Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial and statistical record.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and reconcile financial information.
• Ability to detect and resolve discrepancies in financial records, taking appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Ability to seek out, comprehend, and apply university financial guidelines and regulations in relevant situations. In addition, be able to explain such protocols to administration, staff, and students.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and representatives of other agencies and/or departments.
• Ability to participate as a contributing member of the office team.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail working under the pressure of critical deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively on several projects concurrently with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to learn quickly, determine priorities, take initiative, work independently, and organize work for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to perform internal control checks for risk and compliance of accounting procedures and procurement practices.
Additional Role Information:
• Incumbent must be eligible to receive a university procurement card. Once hired, employee must apply for, receive, and maintain a procurement card.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: August 28, 2026
$19.0000 - $22.0000 ($39,520.000 - $45,760.00000 annually)
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
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Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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