Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Topeka, KS

• Works closely with outside independent auditors preparing the schedules needed in coordination of the annual audit.
• Assists with the preparation and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, as needed.   
• Prepares and tracks key performance metrics for KU Endowment’s leadership team.
• Maintains financial records for related KU Endowment entities, including wholly owned LLCs.
• Assists with complex transactions for real estate and other investment activities, including the development of The Crossing at KU
• Maintains the investments’ journal ledgers.  Analyze investment statements to make appropriate accounting entries and investigate reconciling issues for the Investment Department.
• Assists with performing monthly procedures to update market values and record distributions for funds invested in KU Endowment’s long-term investment pool.
• Assists with opening new fund accounts in the financial reporting system.
• Performs reconciliations and assists with periodically reviewing certain fund accounts.
• Prepares, posts and reviews journal entries as required.
• Prepares special statements and reports for external users as required.
• Identifies areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the accounting department.
• Implement best practices to streamline financial processes and enhance overall effectiveness.
• Works on special projects and performs other work as directed or required.
• Assist in directing and administering the day-to-day operations and activities of the department
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in public accounting and CPA certificate preferred. 
• Three to five years’ experience in accounting, including working with general ledgers and financial statements.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles required, with exposure to fund accounting desirable.
• 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.
• Experience with spreadsheets, macros and considerable technical accounting skills required.

• Valid motor vehicle license
• Ability to:       
  • Speak             
  • Hear               
  • Sit                   
  • See                 
  • Operate office equipment
  • Travel locally
  • Lift up to 20 pounds                                     

• 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

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