Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#212925

Job Posting closes: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

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About the Position: PSA I - IT Fiscal Analyst, Req.#212925

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Compensation: $37,980.80 to $43,950.40/Annual ($18.26 to $21.13/Hr.)*

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 24, Steps 6-12.

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 (designated by the Governor annually)· Fitness Centers in select locations· Employee discounts with the STAR Program· Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:

The Purpose of this position is to provide evaluation of the agency’s Information Technology resources through fiscal and financial audits and provide fiscal services to the Information Technology Division.

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

As requested by the Chief Information Officer, this position conducts routine and special financial analyses to identify inefficiencies, underutilization of resources, and billing errors and provide recommendations to remedy. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, KDOC policy and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles. During the audit process, this position is responsible for making follow-up contact with the agency to obtain any missing records and/or documentation as well as answer procedural questions during the audit process.

Prepares written reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective action which are submitted to

• Agency officials;
• Appropriate Central Office staff which may include the Chief Information Officer and Director of Fiscal Services;
• Others as prescribed by statute, Information Technology Executive Council, Kansas Criminal Justice Information Systems,

Kansas Administrative Regulations, and internal procedures.

Prepares work papers to support audit findings and audit work performed.

Assists in the development of the annual IT budget. Reviews annual budgets submitted. Compares budget documents with comprehensive plans to ensure funds are budgeted in correlation to approved comprehensive plan.

Manages software licenses, hardware, cellphones, etc. purchases and support renewals. Work requires interpreting guidelines, regulations and policies governing the acquisition of products. A thorough understanding of state contracts is required.

Develops and conducts annual training on accounting and fiscal procedures and requirements for local agency fiscal staff. Other duties as assigned to support Fiscal Division functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess effectiveness, accuracy of records and compliance with statutes, regulations and professional/legal standards. Education in accounting/auditing, business administration, or economics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Substitution: Bachelor's/Advanced Degree in Accounting or Auditing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.

Ability to develop audit findings and recommendations for improvement or compliance with laws and regulations and to present this information in clear and concise written reports.

Knowledge of or experience with general ledgers and cash reconciliation.

Experience and ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records.

Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and procedures.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial information and to take the appropriate correction actions.

Advanced training in Microsoft Excel documented by training certificates.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,980.80 - $43,950.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person