Accountant III - Cowley County, United States - State of Kansas

    State of Kansas
    State of Kansas Cowley County, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Employment Benefits

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  • 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 Center
  • Employee discounts with the
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs
  • Position Summary & Responsibilities:

    Position Summary:

    This position oversees the accounting functions at Winfield Correctional and Wichita Work Release Facilities.

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

  • Corrects errors and resolves expenditure problems.
  • Ensures complete, accurate, and timely submission of all accounts payable and obligations.
  • Acts as the Facility Administrator for the state purchase card program and SMART Help Desk.
  • Provides supervision of the facility accounting staff at WCF and WWRF.
  • Oversees/coordinates centralized inmate banking program at the facility.
  • Continuously reviews current accounting functions and practices to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, IMPP's, General Orders, Audit Recommendations, or other instructions. Completes Department of Administration audit requests.
  • Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the PSA III during his/her absence from the facility.
  • Completes all Accounts Receivable processes.
  • Other duties as assigned by or through supervisor or higher authority.
  • View the full Position Description and Essential Functions for this position by contacting the Recruiter listed below.

    Qualifications:

    Licensing & Certification :

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work.
  • Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Please contact recruiter for more information.

  • Free from felony convictions and pass a criminal background screening for KDOC safety-sensitive positions.
  • Preferred Qualifications : (May be used to screen applicants)

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
  • Four (4) years of experience with an accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Four (4) years of experience in detecting and reconciling discrepancies in financial reports (auditing).
  • Four (4) years of advanced Excel experience.
  • Two (2) years experience supervising subordinate staff members
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial report information and to take the appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and representatives of other agencies or departments.
  • Ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written form.
  • Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

  • External candidates must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening and TB screening