Accountant

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: February 28, 2025

Department of Administration, Office of Financial Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/financial-management

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $53,040.00 - $56,000.00

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

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary:

Accountant

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has responsibility for the following functions and is comprised of the following five program areas: Budget, Fiscal Services, State Agency Service Center, State Equipment Lease Purchase program, and Statewide Cost Allocation Plan. OFM serves as the central budgeting office for all Department of Administration Offices and operates a service center that provides accounting and financial management services for State agencies. This position is assigned to the Fiscal Services Team and reports to the Fiscal Manager.

Duties and responsibilities assigned to the accountant include:

• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, determine appropriate funding, ensure all funding lines balance and, if not, researches and resolves inconsistency.
• Resolve problems with vendors, state agencies, and providers regarding payments, documentation, account numbers, and goods and services. Research unpaid invoices and unredeemed warrants to determine the reason, corrects or collaborates with others to correct the problem.
• Reconcile billing documentation with the completed voucher to ensure appropriateness of invoice and that the documentation is complete and accurate. Authorize payments adhering to regulations, policies and procedures as determined by the governing bodies overseeing the transactions of the State of Kansas. Maintains a filing system as work is completed.
• Advise, train and assist agency staff regarding state requirements and procedures governing the purchase of and payment for goods and services. Confers with the Office of Procurement and Contracts to obtain pricing information and other contract requirements. Confers with contract vendors regarding contract requirements and purchasing information. Confers with Delegated Audit regarding compliance with audit requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren
• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

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• 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.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) on the Careers - My Job Applications page.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts

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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

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

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 recruiter.