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Performs professional accounting work of a complex nature, with a primary focus on the university/state general ledger. Audits, monitors, and reports activities as it relates to specific budgetary funds or central monitoring of all university funds. Maintains internal controls and enforcement of compliance. Researches and analyzes data to develop and prepare financial/management reports. Recommends changes to policies and procedures for compliance. Interprets Federal, State, and Kansas Board of Regents laws and regulations, as well as, University of Kansas and departmental policies, procedures and industry guidelines, including generally accepted accounting principles.  May interpret IRS tax laws and reporting requirements. May respond to inquiries on expenditures of a taxable nature. Manages accounting staff to ensure transactional activities are completed timely and accurately.  May respond to inquiries from upper level administration regarding financial projections, analysis requests, etc.  Works on special projects and workflow process and documentation improvements. May complete journal ledger entries, fund transfers, monitor bond commitments, year-end close out and audit preparation activities, and support budget and forecasting of activities. Supervises staff and/or students. #Bachelor¿s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field and a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting management. One year of management, supervisory experience and/or project team leadership