The Accountant Senior provides advanced accounting and financial oversight for KU Operations, with a primary focus on Facilities, Planning, and Development (FPD) capital and infrastructure projects. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations Finance, this position serves as a senior member of the Operations Finance team and as the lead accounting resource supporting FPD‑managed projects.
This role is responsible for complex project accounting, capital financial compliance, and audit‑ready financial management throughout the full lifecycle of construction and renovation projects. The Accountant Senior ensures accuracy, consistency, and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, university policies, and state and regulatory requirements.
The position works closely with Facilities project managers, planners, Procurement, the Comptroller’s Office, and central administrative partners to manage funding, contracts, invoicing, and financial reporting for large‑scale, high‑risk projects. The role exercises independent judgment, prioritizes competing deadlines, and operates effectively with indirect supervision while providing responsive customer service and financial guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
In addition to project accounting, the Accountant Senior supports organizational efficiency by maintaining strong internal controls, identifying process improvements, and contributing to standardized financial practices across the Operations portfolio.
This position works Monday through Friday 8 am – 5pm