Accountant

Pittsburg State University is looking for an Accountant within the department of Advancement Services. The primary function of the Accountant is to assist with Foundation accounting, auditing, reporting, gift processing and fixed assets. Duties and Responsibilities of Position Expenditure and Procurement Card Review

• 35% Reviews all Foundation-funded expenditures, including Foundation issued procurement card transactions, to ensure alignment with donor intent, availability of funds, and organizational policies Verifies that all transactions include complete and appropriate documentation to support a clear audit trail and meet compliance requirements Reconciles and audits procurement card activity, accurately recording and posting transactions to the general ledger once proper approvals have been obtained Gift Processing•20% Assists with recording charitable contributions into the donor database Ensures gifts are accurately credited to the correct accounts and processed in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations Reporting•15% Supports the preparation of internal and external reports, including scheduled updates and materials for committees or leadership groups Prepares regular budget tracking reports for University Advancement units and help monitor spending activity Deposit Audit and Batch Management•10% Audits the front desk deposit log sheet to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures Verifies supporting documentation, identifies discrepancies, and follows up as needed Creates and sets up new deposit batches in the CRM system, ensuring timely and accurate posting Fixed Assets•10% Regularly records and tags all Pittsburg State University Foundation assets.

Fixed assets shall be identified and recorded in a permanent file including photo, asset number, location, date of purchase, and purchase documentation reference. Annually or semi-annually performs physical audits of asset inventory to monitor acquisitions, retirements, and potential loss of assets Outstanding checks

• 5% Performs regular reviews of outstanding checks and contact payees for resolution Processes stop payment requests and replacement checks for lost or destroyed payments For checks outstanding more than one year with repeated unsuccessful outreach, completes stop payment procedures and submits the funds to the State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Other Related Duties
• 5% Performs additional responsibilities as delegated to support the mission and strategic goals of the division and university Education and Experience
• Required at Hire and Preferred Required Education and Experience at Hire
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance, or a related field One year of professional experience using Microsoft Excel Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.

This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program. Preferred Education and Experience

• Two years of accounting or auditing experience

Job Type:

Unclassified, Continuing annual Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Application Documents Required

• : Cover Letter Resume Names and contact information (address, e-mail, phone number) of three references
• Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

Open Until Filled with a first review date of May 13, 2026.

Search Committee Chair:

Donna Jacobs, djacobs@pittstate.edu Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.