Staff Accountant

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is looking to hire a passionate, detail-oriented, dedicated, and self-motivated individual as the Staff Accountant on our finance team. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in managing and reporting scholarship funds, supporting financial operations, and contributing to the overall stewardship of donor resources. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, represent Wichita State University with professionalism, and grow in an environment that values integrity, excellence, collaboration, and service. Your efforts will directly support the mission and vision of Wichita State University, helping to shape the future of education and innovation.
With a team of more than 50 dedicated individuals working to support fundraising and donor and alumni relationships, the WSUFAE is proud to champion the continued growth of Wichita State University. With nearly $400 million in managed assets and thousands of alumni spread around the world, it is an exciting time to be a part of advancing Shocker Nation.  
The job duties for this position include:

• Scholarship Fund Compliance, Audit & Review
  • Review, reconcile, and record scholarship fund activity to ensure compliance with donor intents and with internal policies, university policies, and local and state regulations.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records of scholarship awards and providing fast and accurate disbursements gathering information about the status of the funds disseminating complete guidelines to appropriate internal and campus personnel.
  • Prepare internal audit reports for management.
  • Work closely with financial aid, campus administrators, development team members, and other team members to verify and proactively ensure proper fund usage.

• Account Setup
  • Review documentation forms and set up new funds in Raisers Edge and Financial Edge
  • Provide support on fund guidelines and status inquiries from development staff. Disseminate completed guidelines to appropriate campus personnel.

• Financial Closing & Reporting
  • Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Assist in preparing documentation for audits and financial reporting.
  • Ensure proper classification and recording of financial transactions

• Accounts Payable & Gift Processing
  • Provide backup assistance for accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
  • Support gift processing functions by ensuring accurate and timely recording of donations.
  • Assist with reconciling donor contributions and fund allocations.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Experience working with information tracking and projects.
• Commitment to the WSUFAE core values of Integrity, Service, Excellence and Collaboration
• Project professional image at all times

• High level of attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication   skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) and

• Demonstrated problem-solving and resourcefulness
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

• Frequent and sudden movements from sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and walking
• Frequent standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Frequent use of a telephone for prolonged periods
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds
• Occasional exposure to outdoors with hot and inclement weather

• Data management, process documentation, and/or compliance experience in a higher education setting
• Database knowledge
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education

WSUFAE offers outstanding benefits including medical/dental/vision (100% premium paid for employee/50% for dependents), term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year, and more.
WSUFAE believes in the power of education. Since 1965, we have worked to connect the students, faculty, and staff of Wichita State University with the resources they need to transform their communities. Our dedicated staff includes members of the development, annual fund, finance, support, and student teams. We have accomplished big goals in the last few years and don't plan to slow down anytime soon.
Advancing the mission and vision of Wichita State University takes a strong team, and it is our core values that unite and empower us to reach our goals together. Collectively, we are passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities by working together to “elevate, celebrate and advance Wichita State University through engagement and philanthropy.”

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

To Apply:
Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interests in, and qualifications for, the position.
 
WSUFAE is an EOE employer