KU Endowment · 10 hours ago
Financial Accounting Associate
Lawrence,KS,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKU Endowment is an independent nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. They are seeking a Financial Accounting Associate responsible for posting financial data into the accounting system, maintaining accounting records, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Posts transactions both individual and automated to general ledger and journal ledger through data entry or automated routines
Finalizes all accounting approval reports and journal entries on the financial records
Maintains the check register
Sends and retrieves bank files for positive pay and bank reconciliation and reports overdrawn accounts from daily check writing
Selects invoices for payment and performs check writing procedures, including initiating electronic payments
Verifies the balancing of journal ledgers to the general ledger; locates and initiates any required corrections
Reconcile the JL for securities and real estate to the GL
Prepare the weekly bank deposit
Prepare monthly report for payroll and reconcile payroll accrual accounts
Reconcile holding funds for gifts to Gift Processing system, including the monthly reconciliation of all gifts in our accounting systems and report discrepancies to Assistant Controller and AVP Gift Processing
Assists AVP/Controller and Assistant Controller with providing documentation for annual audit selections, including the collection and management of audit schedules
Maintains task reminders for Endowment staff
Prepare stock gift journal entries to record the sale and transfer of stock gifts
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Two to five years' experience in accounting, including working with general ledgers and financial statements
Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel and 10-key calculations required
Attention to detail regarding computing, classifying and recording numerical data is essential
Considerable organizational ability to ensure timely completion of assigned duties
The candidate should possess the ability to establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with KU Endowment staff as well as University staff
The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to make decisions concerning general accounting situations and seek administrative approval where necessary
A valid driver's license
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities
Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively
Physical effort/lifting: light-up to 20 pounds
Preferred
To be considered for the Senior level, five to seven years' experience is preferred
Benefits
100% employer-paid pension plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program
Section 125 flexible benefits
Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave
Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
Legal & ID Theft protection
Critical Illness
Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
KU education assistance
Free parking
Company
KU Endowment
KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater University of Kansas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Clark
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer
Recent News
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2025-03-15
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