Accountant I

This position provides administrative support to the Kansas Industrial Extension Service (Engineering Extension, EEX) which includes three program areas -- radon, energy and pollution prevention. The person in this position handles all procurement, payment, and time and leave processing for the department. Also, they handle accounting responsibilities for the grants and contracts (the office is entirely grant funded). They answer the main EEX line. Also, they provide all the administrative support for the summer intern program.

The Kansas Industrial Extension Service is under the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University. Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a wide range of people.
• Strong customer-service attitude.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point; internet browsers, email programs and QuickBooks.
• Familiarity with KSU E-Forms and FIS.

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 Job References

For best consideration, apply by August 8, 2025

$16.36 - $24.53 hourly