Onsite Accounting Specialist – Forest Programs

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Kansas Forest Service is seeking an Accounting Specialist to provide financial and administrative support, track funding, support reporting, and ensure information is accurate and properly documented.

You will work with program coordinators to track funding, assist with vouchers, deposits, data entry, and reporting, and help prepare reports and materials to support Kansas Forest Service programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and six months of relevant experience.
• Experience may be met through a combination of education and experience.
• Preferred qualifications include customer service experience, Excel data entry, administrative support, and accuracy in numbers.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and performance reporting for Kansas Forest Service programs.
• Track and verify program funding, expenses, account balances, and other financial information.
• Review financial data and help ensure expenses are accurate and allowable under policies and funding requirements.
• Track Kansas Forest Service vehicles and equipment, including expenses, mileage, maintenance, and related records.
• Assist with payment vouchers, deposits, accounting data entry, and expense reporting.
• Provide administrative support to KFS programs, including responding to phone calls and assisting visitors in connecting with resources.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and other materials that support the Kansas Forest Service.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kansas State University’s Kansas Forest Service is seeking an Accounting Specialist to provide financial and administrative support, track funding, support reporting, and ensure information is accurate and properly documented.

You will work with program coordinators to track funding, assist with vouchers, deposits, data entry, and reporting, and help prepare reports and materials to support Kansas Forest Service programs.