Accountant Manager

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Accountant Manager (Fiscal and Grants Management Section Chief of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management)
• Open until position filled

Agency Information:

The Adjutant General's Department

Comptroller's Office

Topeka, Ks

About the Position

Who can apply: Qualified applicants over the age of 18

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES

Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES

Compensation: $ 37.50 - $ 40.00 per hour.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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:

• Employee works under administrative direction of the Agency Comptroller and serves as the Fiscal and Grants Management Section Chief of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM). This position is also the Finance and Administration Section Chief during all State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations during a response mission.

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

• Organizes and directs the financial/accounting activities that support the KDEM fiscal section. Prepares and/or directs the development and completion of all reports relating to Federal Governmental Grants. Audits expenditure documents for proper account coding and state purchasing requirements. Authorizes purchase requests and voucher payments in accordance with state guidelines.

• Provides the financial status of KDEM to the Agency Comptroller, the Deputy Directory of KDEM and agency administrators through reports, briefings and conferences. Manages the development of reports to compile and analyze financial data and to produce periodic financial statements to ensure a complete, accurate accounting of all funds. Develops and implements procedures to determine reasonable and allowable costs for KDEM grants in accordance with Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR Part 225 (OMB Circular A-87). Validates all accounting records are following Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133. Manages and schedules reviews by internal and/or external audit agencies. Compiles and presents all backup data for bi-annual Financial Monitoring Visit from FEMA. Prepares and/or directs the development of reports relating to disaster grants. Ensures timely submission of required financial summaries and reports to FEMA and other state agencies.

• Responsible for the preparation of KDEM’s portion of the agency state budget. Make necessary budget adjustments and modifications throughout the year based on the Division’s needs or legislative directives. Develop and formulate requests for State Emergency Fund requests for submission to the State Finance Council. Serves as the finance and administration section chief in the state emergency operations center during activations: tracking accrued incident costs, assisting with state contracting for contractual resources as needed, providing periodic cost analysis reports, and processing state mission assignment reimbursement packages after demobilization for resources deployed to assist local jurisdictions under a state disaster.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer a four-year degree in accounting, finance, or business and/or experience in governmental accounting and/or federal grant administration. Experience in State of Kansas governmental accounting. Desire expertise administering fiscal operations involving multiple funding sources and demonstrated proven experience preparing fiscal reports. Ability to evaluate the soundness of financial practices and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Ability to plan and direct a program of accounting and fiscal services and controls. Ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records. Ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written and verbal form. Ability to exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to plan and project future operating needs. Good organizational work habits. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and representatives of other agencies or departments. Knowledge of the State of Kansas financial management system and the payroll system. Working knowledge of the Microsoft software package including Access, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of State of Kansas purchasing policies and contracts.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and successfully a pass KBI record check.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angelina Farias

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-646-2263

Mailing Address:

State Human Resources

2022 SE Minuteman Road

Topeka, KS 66619

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915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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