Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled.

Department of Administration, Office of Accounts and Reports

https://www.admin.ks.gov/offices/accounts-reports

About the Position:

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

As Central Accountant - Auditor with the Office of Accounts and Reports (OAR) you will be part of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced, hybrid learning environment to drive the business of the State of Kansas forward by ensuring compliance, providing guidance, and identifying needed change to accounting policies and internal controls.

The unique statewide role of the Office of Accounts and Reports allows you to grow professionally by:

• Developing expertise in the application of statewide financial and accounting policy across all state agencies
• Serving as a resource to internal and external customers
• Utilizing the State of Kansas accounting system (SMART) processes and procedures to execute business and audit requirements
• Identifying and evaluating areas of increased internal control risk
• Recognizing and effecting needed changes to accounting policies and internal controls in a collaborative environment

In addition to the State of Kansas employment benefits, OAR offers the following:

• Option for a hybrid work schedule (2 days remote/3 days in-office) upon meeting telework program requirements
• Flex-time work schedule

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000

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 & Responsibilities:

As a member of the Office of Accounts and Report Statewide Audit Services team, you will execute a variety of responsibilities including:

• Examining daily business transactions for compliance with state laws, regulations, policies, procedures and purchasing guidance
• Assisting and advising agency personnel to efficiently resolve issues in a compliant manner
• Collaborating with internal and external customers to apply knowledge and identify solutions to unique or unusual situations arising from policy, functional, or technical matters
• Executing annual and/or special-case audits for specified areas of risk or identified scope to evaluate and report audit findings and exceptions
• Completing follow-up for agency audit findings to ensure corrective actions have been identified and effectively implemented

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in professional or governmental accounting, auditing, fiscal or programmatic operations. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree from an accredited 4-year college/university with major course work in accounting, auditing, business systems or a related field.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren
• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Phone: 785-296-4770
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

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.
• Start your draft job application, 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 and 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

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Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

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

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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

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 recruiter.