Central Accountant - Business Systems Analyst

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled

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

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

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 9th 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

• Business Systems Analyst

This is professional financial accounting and/or financial systems work applying knowledge, principles, theories, and concepts to complex central and agency fiscal organizations and central financial and related systems and integrations to ensure an effective, responsive, and agile statewide control environment.

Work includes reviewing and analyzing operating procedures, reconciling accounts, interpreting and directing application of policies and guidelines related to internal controls (both manual and automated), as well as assessing, documenting and reporting risks and findings and communicating recommendations for operational improvements.

This position requires extensive knowledge of the U.S. GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), and other governing bodies, accounting and auditing doctrines, theories, concepts, terminology and practices, and system controls and integrations.

This position recommends and assists with implementation and evaluation of new (or changes to existing) central and agency internal controls practices. In order to review and evaluate system controls, this position requires a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the statewide financial management systems, sub and satellite systems and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies in addition to a thorough knowledge of the impact and effects system defects and transaction coding have on the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers. Responsibilities for this work relate to primary duties based on requirements set forth in K.S.A. 75-3728 et.seq.

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

• Professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in professional accounting or business analyst work. 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 business information systems

• Strong analytical skills and experience in development and analysis of manual and system internal controls

• Functional and/or technical experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft Financial systems

• Strong communication skills including experience in development and execution of training presentations

• Experience with the Microsoft O365 software suite with strong Excel skills

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren

• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov

• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

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• My Job Applications page:

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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• Cover Letter

• Resume

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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

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.

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.