Kansas Tourism Fiscal Manager

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Position Description

To be considered for this position, an application must be submitted. No interviews will be granted to applicants who have missing items. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Agency Information: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

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
• Job Posting closes: April 16, 2025

Compensation:

Pay Range: $26.00 to $28.00 hourly

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

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Kansas Tourism Fiscal Manager will develop and administer the division‘s budget, manage the preparation and processing of all Kansas Tourism deposits, invoices, payment vouchers, fiscal authorizations, grant reimbursements, and approvals.

This position will serve as the primary liaison for financial matters between the Kansas Tourism team and the Commerce Fiscal Division. As well as act as the division's purchasing manager, handling procurement tasks such as drafting prior authorizations and creating purchase orders.

Responsibilities:

Budget Management

• Develops and administers the division’s budget, assisting program managers in identifying expenditures and forecasting revenue for budget planning
• Provides timely budget reports as needed
• Provides budgetary guidance to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals and state requirements.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• Manages the preparation and processing of all Kansas Tourism deposits, invoices, payment vouchers, fiscal authorizations, grant reimbursements, and approvals, within the State of Kansas fiscal system (SMART), ensuring compliance with state policies.
• Serves as the primary liaison for financial matters between the Kansas Tourism team and the Commerce Fiscal Division to ensure fiscal accuracy and efficiency. Effectively communicates with Kansas Tourism team members for fiscal practices and efficiency.
• Works with Tourism vendors and suppliers for invoices and receipts as needed to complete all Fiscal process.

Special Projects/Other Tasks

• Participates in team meetings, providing updates on financial matters and contributing to strategic discussion.
• Completes special projects as assigned by the Kansas Tourism Director
• Provides support for Tourism grant programs, such as occasionally reviewing applications, completing fiscal reimbursements, and attending grant award presentations or grand openings.
• Occasionally travel for tourism industry-related events such as the Kansas Tourism conference, Tourism grant road trips, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in Accounting, Budget Management, Business, or a tourism-related industry.

Experience in Accounting, Budget Management, Business or Tourism Industry may substitute for a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have a degree in Accounting, Business, Economic Development, Tourism, or a related field.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe

Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov

Phone: 785.291.3568

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

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

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Résumé
• Cover Letter

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 agency recruiter.