Central Accountant | Public Service Executive

Job description
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
• Job Posting closes: Open until filled. Application review will begin on August 7th.

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: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

As a Central Accountant – Public Service Executive 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 providing analysis, support, and guidance to ensure compliance.

The unique statewide role of the Office of Accounts and Reports allows you to grow professionally by:
• Developing expertise in Kansas municipal finance, budget and audit guidelines to act as a resource to internal and external customers, including Kansas municipalities by providing necessary resources and training.
• Recognizing and effecting needed changes to problematic policies and agreements and communicating with entities to work toward resolution of identified issues.

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: $61,580.00 - $72,080.00

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 +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:

Central Accountant – Public Service Executive

The Department of Administration, Office of Accounts and Reports (OAR), provides for the central statewide financial policy, financial reporting, auditing, federal reporting, internal controls reviews, SHARP (statewide payroll) and SMART (statewide accounting) systems, debt collections, municipal services, and is comprised of three sections and 12 teams. Additional information about our organization may be found at: http://www.admin.ks.gov/offices/accounts-reports.

The successful candidate will participate in planning and directing the work of the municipal services program, with a primary focus on municipal budget, finance and audit guidelines. In accordance with state statute, the team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAAG) design, the creation and maintenance of annual budget forms for Kansas municipalities, and reporting critical information related to municipal property tax limitations.

Position duties and responsibilities include:
• Prepares and presents training materials in formal workshops for municipal elected officials, financial staff, and public accountants with a focus on municipal finance.
• Gains the expertise to respond to daily inquiries from elected officials and staff of local units of government regarding municipal finance, budgetary or audit issues.
• Researches applicable statutes, case law, Attorney General’s Opinions, Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAAG), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Pronouncements.
• Reviews legislation to determine impact regarding municipalities’ financial practices.
• Reviews municipal budget and audit filings to determine compliance with state statutes, timely filing, and to identify training needs.
• Collects and publishes relevant information related to the approved budget, property tax rate and property tax limitations, in accordance with state statute.
• Develops, maintains, and updates the Municipal Services website for required items and items of interest to municipal officials and auditors.
• Reviews, organizes, and maintains the budget and audit submissions from local units of government for posting to the repository website.

This position requires an intermediate knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, concepts, principles, terminology and practices of accounting and some understanding of business law, statistics, and general management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency. Education in accounting, business administration, finance, business information systems or a related field may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or legal studies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in professional accounting, auditing and/or legal research.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) including experience in development and execution of training presentations.
• Experience with reading, interpreting, and implementing federal, state or program guidelines.

Recruiter Contact Information:
• Name: Kim Warren
• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, +00 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:
• Cover Letter
• Resume

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

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)2+6-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

+00 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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, ****** 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.

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