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Accountant
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![]() United States, Kansas, Lawrence | |
![]() 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map) | |
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Position Overview
Jayhawk Global is an education innovation center that advances and delivers non-traditional forms of learner engagement, including online degree programs, professional and workforce development, certifications, competency-based educational offerings, credit for prior experience, employee training, and enrichment learning. Jayhawk Global's mission is both internal, working collaboratively with all KU academic schools and departments, and external, serving all 105 Kansas counties, 50 U.S. states, and over 40 countries. The units in Jayhawk Global include Extended Learning (including the Aerospace Short Course Program, Professional Programs, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute, Jayhawk Flex, Jayhawk Online, and the Center for Online & Distance Learning.
As an education innovation center, Jayhawk Global is tasked with developing and delivering self-supporting programs. This position assists Jayhawk Global units with business operations and financial management, analysis, and reporting for effective assessment of financial viability and mission value. The accountant position is part of a Jayhawk Global administration team. This position is responsible for providing timely, professional service through a variety of fiscal tasks, including transaction processing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis utilizing the University's financial systems. The Accountant applies generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting records and reports. This position is responsible for the preparation of statements and reports relating to Jayhawk Global. The ideal candidate will provide quality customer service to internal and external clients, exercise good judgment, continually prioritize, have strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. The candidate should be technology-oriented, able to build relationships with supporting departments on the main campus, and a desire to work in a dynamic, innovative environment. KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details and additional KU Benefits information are available at: Tuition Assistance | KU Benefits KU's excellence results from the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. Job Description 35% - Financial Analysis, Tracking, Reporting and Processing
35% - Accounts Receivable & Deposits
25% - Accounts Payable and Procurement
5% - Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, March 24, 2025, and will continue until a qualified candidate has been identified. #LI-HR1 Advertised Salary Range 52,000
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Application Review Begins Monday March 24, 2025
Anticipated Start Date Monday May 5, 2025
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