Post-Award Accountant

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Post-Award Accountant to manage financials for sponsored projects and government grants across departments served by the Administrative Support Center. You will be the main liaison among faculty, department staff, and central finance offices to ensure accurate, compliant fund management.

The role focuses on post-award activities, budget monitoring, and compliance with federal and university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience.
• Combination of work experience and education may satisfy requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Related Field preferred.
• Excellent written communication and customer service skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead all post-award accounting activities and prepare financial analyses and reports for projects.
• Facilitate payments to subawards, project partners, vendors, and others as determined by the project.
• Track and report equipment purchased with grant funds.
• Review financial statements of project personnel, including credit card payments and travel expense reports.
• Reconcile grant accounts and resolve discrepancies prior to reporting and closeout.
• Monitor budget to actuals with monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Serve as primary contact for ASC Budget Fiscal Coordinators, faculty and staff on grant questions.
• Provide guidance on budgets, allowable costs, and grant management best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations, including Uniform Guidance.

Skills

Written Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Post-Award Accountant

About This Role

The Post-Award Accountant is responsible for the financial management, compliance oversight, and lifecycle administration of sponsored projects and governmental grants for departments supported by the Administrative Support Center. This position serves as the primary point of contact between faculty, departmental staff, and central finance offices to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely management of awarded funds.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all post-award accounting activities and prepare all financial analysis and reports for projects including account reconciliation, salary distribution, matching commitments, and sponsored research overhead distribution.
• Facilitate payments to entities receiving subawards, project partners, vendors, and others as determined by project.
• Track and report as necessary all equipment purchased with grant funds.
• Review financial statements of project personnel including credit card statement payments and travel expense reports.
• Reconcile grant accounts and resolve discrepancies prior to reporting and closeout.
• Monitor budget to actuals, providing monthly and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for ASC Budget Fiscal Coordinators, faculty and staff regarding grant questions related to projects, financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on budgets, allowable costs, and best practices for grant management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations, including Uniform Guidance and university specific policies.

About Us

The Division of Financial Services at Kansas State University supports the university's mission of teaching, research, and service by providing strategic financial leadership, stewardship, and operational excellence. As part of Kansas State University, our team partners with campus units to deliver high-quality services in shared services financial and budgeting support, accounting, financial reporting, procurement, travel, and compliance. We are committed to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, leveraging data, technology, and collaborative relationships to ensure responsible resource management and an exceptional service experience for the K-State community.

Worksite Description

This position is Hybrid eligible. This position is hybrid eligible; however, the first 90 days are required to be 100% on-site. After that period, hybrid eligibility may be granted based on individual performance, with a requirement of three days 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

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience.
• Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Related Field
• Experience in higher education business operations, with additional preference to those familiar with KSU policies, procedures and systems.
• Excellent Written Communication and Custom r Service Skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel and Word

Sponsorship Eligibility

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

Application Window

Applications close on:08/28/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$47,486 - $60,541 ($22.83 - $29.11)