Accountant IV

Job Description:

To assist the Kansas State Department of Education to carry out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for an Accountant (IV) on the Fiscal Services and Operations Team in the Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

This is a critical position for the Kansas State Department of Education. It assists with the preparation and assembling of financial information requested during the state’s annual Subpart F (UGG) Single Audit. This position is responsible for completing and/or assisting in the completion of numerous federal financial reports that must be completed as a condition to receiving the grants. This position assists in the training of new accounting staff. It routinely provides technical assistance on grant administration to program directors and daily assistance to staff utilizing the agency accounting system. It also assists with the department’s internal contract request procedures which works in conjunction with the Department of Administration’s prior authorization process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

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Rate of pay – $23.31 hourly

HOW TO APPLY

Required application materials :

• Complete 3-step process below found at www.jobs.ks.gov
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https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/register-personal-data
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https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/job/job-postings
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https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/apply

• ONLY for the Education Program Consultant, Assistant Director, and Director positions, provide college transcript(s) on or before the application deadline

Optional application materials : (include Job Requisition Number and Applicant ID on all additional documents)

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Licenses or certifications
• Transcripts (when required)

NOTE: You will not be considered for this vacancy unless all required documents are submitted on or before the application deadline. If no closing date is posted, the position is open until filled.

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Options are listed below for sending additional materials if needed. (email is preferred)

Please include the job requisition number on all correspondence.

EMAIL TO :

jobapp@ksde.org

MAIL TO :

KSDE Human Resources

Landon State Office Building

Attn: Gwen Kramer

900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 102

Topeka, KS 66612-1212

FAX TO :

785-296-7933

HOW YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE EVALUATED

If you have submitted all required documents by the closing date, applications will be screened for minimum requirements. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the hiring Director for additional screening to determine who will be selected for an interview.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference.

BENEFITS https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits

An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency

The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: KSDE General Counsel, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66612-1212; 785-296-3204.

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