Accountant - Topeka, KS

About the role

This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Accounting Section of the Office of the Secretary in Topeka and is directly supervised by the Accounting Director.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, audits, and approves procurement card transactions by verifying coding required by the State of Kansas and the Agency.
• Ensures corresponding receipts/invoices & required authorizations with appropriate approval have been scanned into the Agency document management system.
• Serves as point of contact and resource for procurement card reconcilers regarding procurement card transactions.
• Monitors, audits, and approves all travel reimbursements for the Agency.
• Verifies and corrects account codes required by the State and Agency and ensures transactions follow State laws and regulations.
• Reviews information for accuracy and verifies with documentation scanned into the Agency document management system.
• Verifies appropriate documentation for out-of-state travel has been approved.
• Reviews specified fund coding to ensure the appropriate usage.
• Serves as point of contact for employees’ questions regarding travel issues.
• Performs other duties and assignments as needed, including acting as a backup to other team members and their duties.

Benefits

• Salary: Beginning hourly wage $23.75/hr
• Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
• Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Accounting or Finance degree is preferred.
• One year of experience in professional accounting/auditing work.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• SMART experience a plus.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.