Senior Staff Accountant

Position Details

Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $67,000-$73,000

Location: Manhattan, Kansas (onsite) - This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work environments

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
• View more benefits here!

We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant plays a vital role in managing donor and campus funds. From creating/exporting custom financial reporting to ensuring the accuracy of deposits, your work will directly support our mission of changing lives through K-State. This role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and seek innovative ways to improve processes.

A day in the life of the a Senior Staff Accountant could be:

• Provide custom transaction, fund balances, and export financial reports for colleagues, campus partners, and external agencies. Assist in preparing year-end scholarship reviews and balances for awarding.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, process credit card transactions, and provide yearly accounting data.
• Set up and review funds, track Faculty of Distinction funds certification, and support compliance efforts.
• Review/approve cashier operations, life insurance processing, and ensure deposit verification and reconciliations are performed timely and accurately.
• Add, verify, or delete users in the Foundation Information Network (FIN) in collaborate with IT and alumni teams. Train users on reports available in the system.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4+ years professional accounting experience
• Understanding of financial statement preparation under GAAP
• Reconciliation experience
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record

What we want:

• Non-profit accounting experience
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications
• Demonstrates the ability to work with numbers while maintaining a high level of accuracy

What this job does not do:

• Prepare tax returns
• Maintain or prepare organizational financial reports
• Accounts Payable

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

Our organization performs at its absolute best when fostering a diverse and inclusive team. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion and belonging, as well as our Inclusion Council on our website!