Accountant II

Accountant II

The College of Agriculture at Kansas State University is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant II to manage BPC activity and Foundation funds within a large department. Key duties include handling accounts payable and receivable for Foundation funds and proactively monitoring BPC activity throughout the month to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. Additionally, the role provides support to faculty by assisting with Concur reports, covering both BPC and travel-related expenses.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Assists the ASI Dept Head with management of all the Foundation accounts.
• Utilizes a computerized accounting program to manage all the Foundation financial records of accounts and sub accounts.
• Compiles, scans and transmits the daily deposits and expense requests to the KSU Foundation in a timely fashion.
• Ensures all IRS requirements are met, and all vendors have a completed W-9 form on file, to ensure that all vendors are properly 1099 reported.
• Posts checks received into the accounting system.
• Ensures checks payable to vendors are processed and distributed to vendors in a timely manner.
• Monitors all Foundation and LMIC balances and prepare reports on the activity within the accounts.
• Must be knowledgeable in accounting practices, policies and rules and regulations to ensure that all communication is articulated in an easy-to-understand manner to other agency personnel.
• Manages the Dept of ASI business procurement card program.
• Includes assisting faculty and staff with the application process, monitoring and verifying statements, receipts, transaction logs and understanding the proper usage of the card.
• Ensures the e-form documents are completed for payment, once the signed statement, log and original receipts are received for all 80+ cards within the department.
• Completes interfund vouchers by matching departmental requisitions with expenditures. This process requires extensive use of eforms and Discover reports to complete the knowledge of all general accounting practices, and the Division of Financial Services policies and procedures are important to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and occasional coaching to faculty for Concur procedures.
• Prepare monthly BPC reports for departmental vehicle fleet fuel cards.

About Us : We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top ag schools. It's an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words. Visit our website to learn more.

Worksite Description : This position is on-site. 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Sponsorship eligibility : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply : Please submit the following documents : 1. Resume 2. Contact Information for three professional references 3. Cover letter recommended, but not required.

Application Window : Applications close on : November 26, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range : $22 - $25 per hour.