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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,122 / year median in Kansas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
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ACCOUNTANT
- Position#
K0247835
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.Key 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. Other duties and assignments as needed, including acting as a backup to other team members & their duties.Benefits:
Salary:
Beginning hourly wage $23.75/hrHealth 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. How To Apply How toApply:
Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below: Click in the middle under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account. Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address. Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location. Complete and Submit your application. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email- the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page. Notifications
- view the Careers>My Job Notifications page The following are the required items to apply: 1) a letter of interest 2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address 3) transcript material, if you wish to include them 4) employment application
- this is generated from the information which is input into the system Incomplete applications will not be considered.
K.S.A. 73-201
will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans . Applicants claiming veterans' preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.Disability Hiring Preference:
If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov , or can be mailed or delivered in-person to
ATTN:
Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612.Visit https:
//admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.DEADLINE TO APPLY
- September 10, 2026 The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.