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
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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
• 2+ 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

Travel:

• No travel required

Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging:

The Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating an environment that is inclusive and draws upon the strength of the diverse backgrounds and personal experiences of our team.

Employees cultivate a supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable work environment that allows everyone to feel connected to the organization's mission and contribute to their full potential.