Accountant

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job Posting Closes: November 9th, 2026 Department of Administration, Office of Financial Management https://admin.ks.gov/offices/financial-management Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 .

While the Department of Administration (D of A) welcomes all candidates legally eligible to work in the United States, D of A does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: Kansas Department of Administration (D of A) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.

S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here . 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 am to 5:00 pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Hourly Range: $ 28.

00 - $31.50 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 Health. Quest Health Center at 9 th 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: Provide accounting and financial services related to accounting transactions (accounts payable and receivable) for the assigned DofA offices and/or other state agencies and act as their accountant.

This requires the individual to be knowledgeable about the office/agency operations and financial management and the statutory responsibilities of those offices/agencies. For accounts payable, services include processing vouchers, interfunds and journals to assure payment to vendors are made timely and accurately, processing travel authorizations and expense reports, creating and adjust purchase requisitions, closing purchase orders, reconciling p-card purchases and entering assets.

For accounts receivable, services include processing Central Mail monthly billing, APB annual billing, KLPM annual billing, DOA department billings, and check deposits. Individual must assure supporting documentation and transactions comply with state laws, policies, regulations and accounting procedures. Individual must ensure that the accounting data is accurate.

Work is reviewed periodically by supervisor(s) for conformance to applicable state laws, regulations, and policies and through an annual audit by central auditing staff within Office of Management Analysis and Standards. Resolves problems with assigned offices/agencies personnel and other professional and support staff within the Office of Financial Management on unusual payment related issues; application of laws, regulations and policies; consult on payment issues.

Apply knowledge of SMART system to unique problems that may occur in order to avoid inaccurate or incomplete posting of transactions. Develop, prepare, and analyze data in SMART and provide reports such as encumbrances report to executive managers of offices/agencies they serve. Originates funding scenarios and requests, reviews results, assess the need for adjustment and completes necessary adjusting transactions, and prepares reports for grant tracking (if any), federal funding (if any) and related state requirements.

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary, in support of the agency mission and goal of the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another closely related field preferred. Two years of experience in accounting, finance, or business field.

Education

may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Special knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of SMART. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards. Ability to analyze and interpret financial report information and to take appropriate corrective action.

Ability to read, comprehend, and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to use Outlook, Adobe, Microsoft Teams and Office 365 products as needed for work.

Post Offer Requirement: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate : A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer .

A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue

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