at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Job Description
HR & Accounting Specialist
Kansas State University
About This Role
The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is seeking an HR & Accounting Specialist to join their team in the Dean's Office. This position will support HHS through handling day-to-day HR functions ad assigned accounting duties. Specifically, the HR & Accounting Specialist will handle onboarding, payroll, personnel file management, appointment paperwork, payment vouchers, and account reconciliations. This position reports to the HR Manager.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare hourly student and graduate assistantship appointment paperwork for all departments within HHS
- Assist the HR team with gathering graduate assistantship information each semester
- Manage position data in HRIS to include updating supervisors, appointment end dates, pay rate changes, etc.
- Input leave in HRIS for exempt faculty and staff
- Answer payroll/time and leave-related questions for all HHS employees (students, grads, faculty, and staff) in assigned departments
- Notify supervisors and employees of any payroll-related issues or delays, initiating supplemental paychecks and pay corrections when needed
- Post and process business transactions, ensuring all are recorded in QuickBooks
- Research accounting discrepancies and perform reconciliations
- Prepare and submit payment vouchers/disbursements
- Maintain personnel and accounting files
- Other duties as assigned
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Worksite Option
This position is on-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, human resources management, or related field
- Experience with HRIS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- General understanding of accounting practices
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong customer service mindset
- Ability to work with a variety of people
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and be a self-starter
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$17.00 - $22.00 per hour
To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/hr-accounting-specialist-manhattan-kansas-united-states-f685408a-6ff9-4e55-807e-d5f991571709
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