Accountant I

Physical Plant Administration


Search 2155 - Posted July 14, 2025

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 and maintain accounts receivables for the Physical Plant and Mail Center
  • Run queries and reports from the University Accounting System
  • Prepare reports for the University to submit to outside agencies


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 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: $20.87 - $21.87 hourly
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references here.

 

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


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

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.