Accountant I

Physical Plant Administration

Search 1695 - Posted February 19, 2024

Emporia State University is seeking an Accountant I to join our University Facilities team located in Emporia, KS.

If you . . .

• Enjoy working with financial material
• Are recognized for your attention to detail
• Have good communication skills
• Are able to handle multiple project accounts simultaneously
• ...then put your skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, university environment.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create contract approval forms
• Obtain tax exemption forms
• Request project exemption forms from the Kansas Department of Revenue
• Prepare invoices and reconcile credit card statements
• Track purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Compile Physical Plant, Postage, Fuel System, and Utilities expenses for payment and/or billing campus departments
• Track and manage all campus vehicle registrations, insurance, and KTAG
• Submit requests for travel and travel reimbursement expenses
• Run queries and reports from the University Accounting System
• Prepare reports for the University to submit to outside agencies
• Administer the Facilities maintenance database
• Perform general office work as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, as well as four years of related professional experience in an accounting function.
• A related post-secondary degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Education or apprenticeship may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by ESU.
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $18.26 per hour or more based on experience or additional qualifications.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for at least three professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.