Accountant

About The Position

Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Pay Range: ($26.98- $27.89)

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

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

Retail And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Oversees the processing of all emission inventory receipts (checks, credit card payments, ACH, State Interfund transactions, etc.). Enters receipts into applicable systems and files receipts with Fiscal staff as appropriate.

Processes late fees and initiates refunds.

Participates in routine audits of emission inventory related transactions.

Captures and coordinates the development and completion of local agency contracts and award agreements using BOA funds for Kansas Air Quality Program activities such as air quality public education, emission reductions, planning, air pollution monitoring, and emission reductions compliance inspections.

Reviews workplan and tasks and deliverables associated with contracts to ensure work is eligible for a specific fund.

Prepares quarterly internal audit response reports for transactions that are related to contracts and award agreements.

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

• Captures and coordinates the development and completion of local agency contracts and award agreements using BOA funds for Kansas Air Quality Program activities such as air quality public education, emission reductions, planning, air pollution monitoring, and emission reductions compliance inspections.
• Reviews workplan and tasks and deliverables associated with contracts to ensure work is eligible for a specific fund.
• Prepares quarterly internal audit response reports for transactions that are related to contracts and award agreements.
• Captures and coordinates the development and completion of local agency contracts and award agreements using BOA funds for Kansas Air Quality Program activities such as air quality public education, emission reductions, planning, air pollution monitoring, and emission reductions compliance inspections.
• Reviews workplan and tasks and deliverables associated with contracts to ensure work is eligible for a specific fund.
• Prepares quarterly internal audit response reports for transactions that are related to contracts and award agreements.

Qualifications

Education: High School, GED

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State

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

Preferred Qualifications: Four years of bachelor’s experience in accounting, finance, or a related field

Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

Ability to assemble data and prepare reports

Ability to read, understand and interpret federal regulations and technical assistance documents

Financial management skills

Experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, or program

Experience with grant management, fiscal management, or financial forecasting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant accounting standards

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

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. 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 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 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.

Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete

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

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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.