Accountant III: Budget & Grants Specialist (On-site)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS is seeking an Accountant III to provide comprehensive fiscal, sponsored-project, procurement, payroll and HR support for faculty, staff and leadership. The role requires strong financial analysis, attention to detail and collaboration across university offices to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The position is on-site with a focus on managing budgets, expenditures and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and year-end activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in budgeting, auditing or sponsored project administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets and financial projections; analyze expenditures and variances.
• Manage post-award financial activities for sponsored projects; ensure compliance and audits.
• Review procurement, travel, and vendor transactions for accuracy and funding.
• Oversee HR and payroll actions, onboarding and related transactions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS is seeking an Accountant III to provide comprehensive fiscal, sponsored-project, procurement, payroll and HR support for faculty, staff and leadership. The role requires strong financial analysis, attention to detail and collaboration across university offices to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The position is on-site with a focus on managing budgets, expenditures and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and year-end activities as needed.