PSA I-It Fiscal Analyst

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#212547

• Job Posting closes: Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

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About the Position: PSA I

• IT Fiscal Analyst, Req.#212547

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Compensation: $37,980.80 to $43,950.40/Annual ($18.26 to $21.13/Hr.)*

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 24, Steps 6-12.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Purpose of this position is to provide evaluation of the agency's Information Technology resources through fiscal and financial audits and provide fiscal services to the Information Technology Division.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

As requested by the Chief Information Officer, this position conducts routine and special financial analyses to identify inefficiencies, underutilization of resources, and billing errors and provide recommendations to remedy. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, KDOC policy and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles. During the audit process, this position is responsible for making follow-up contact with the agency to obtain any missing records and/or documentation as well as answer procedural questions during the audit process.

Prepares written reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective action which are submitted to

• Agency officials;

• Appropriate Central Office staff which may include the Chief Information Officer and Director of Fiscal Services;

• Others as prescribed by statute, Information Technology Executive Council, Kansas Criminal Justice Information Systems,

Kansas Administrative Regulations, and internal procedures.

Prepares work papers to support audit findings and audit work performed.

Assists in the development of the annual IT budget. Reviews annual budgets submitted. Compares budget documents with comprehensive plans to ensure funds are budgeted in correlation to approved comprehensive plan.

Manages software licenses, hardware, cellphones, etc. purchases and support renewals. Work requires interpreting guidelines, regulations and policies governing the acquisition of products. A thorough understanding of state contracts is required.

Develops and conducts annual training on accounting and fiscal procedures and requirements for local agency fiscal staff. Other duties as assigned to support Fiscal Division functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess effectiveness, accuracy of records and compliance with statutes, regulations and professional/legal standards. Education in accounting/auditing, business administration, or economics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Substitution: Bachelor's/Advanced Degree in Accounting or Auditing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.

Ability to develop audit findings and recommendations for improvement or compliance with laws and regulations and to present this information in clear and concise written reports.

Knowledge of or experience with general ledgers and cash reconciliation.

Experience and ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records.

Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and procedures.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial information and to take the appropriate correction actions.

Advanced training in Microsoft Excel documented by training certificates.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Cabello

Human Resource

• Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resource

• Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

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• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.

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• 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

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• My Job Applications page

• Tax Clearance Certificate

• College Transcripts (if applicable)

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

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• Cover Letter

• Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" and "Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF"

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

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.

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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 agency recruiter.