Accountant I

Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services (SBIDS)

Our mission is to fulfill the constitutional promise of a zealous defense by providing our clients with team-based advocacy that champions their human dignity and achieves just outcomes on their behalf.

SBIDS Current Job Openings

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $53,129.00.

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services - Administration Office seeks a thoughtful and detail-oriented Accountant I to join our Fiscal Services team. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to join our efforts to support all BIDS employees, assigned counsel, and clients through the work of the Administration office, we invite you to submit your application.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Accounts Payable:

• Monitor and manage the Expert Services program email mailbox; reviewing, distributing, and responding to email correspondence on a daily basis.
• Utilize SMART accounting system daily in the preparation of vouchers, INF50 batch uploads, and vendor maintenance; ensures all transactions comply with state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions.
• Audit attorney and expert payment claims for compliance with agency and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures and contract provisions.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Consult daily with agency administrators, staff members, and the general public to address a variety of accounting issues and respond to inquiries pertaining to accounting and fiscal procedures and policies as they pertain to agency programs.
• Assist the Assistant Director/CFO and lead Accountant (III) in the research and resolution of entry-level accounting issues.

Accounts Receivable:

• Utilize SMART accounting system daily in the preparation of deposits for various agency programs; ensures all transactions comply with state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions.
• Audit District Court Clerk monthly recoupment submissions for compliance with agency and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Data entry and report generation of District Court Clerk monthly recoupment submissions

Fleet Management:

• Assist Accountant II on a monthly basis with managing vehicle activity through the audit and data entry of vehicle usage/maintenance logs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.

Qualifications:

Education

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Licensing & Certification

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

• One years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while exercising good judgment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Shawn Keeling
• Email: bidsrecruiter@sbids.org
• Phone: 785-296-6631
• Mailing Address: 700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 500 Topeka, KS 66603

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email - My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required:

In accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.