Central Accountant - Auburn, United States - State of Kansas

Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Department of Administration, Office of Accounts and Reports

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $60, $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 9 th 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 (Finance)

As a Business Systems Analyst on the SMART Systems Team within the Office of Accounts and Reports you will be part of a dynamic, family-friendly team of subject matter experts supporting the statewide PeopleSoft Financials system known as SMART (the Statewide Management, Accounting & Reporting Tool). In this position, you will utilize your problem-solving skills to improve the user experience of financial staff across the State of Kansas. You will provide functional analysis and support for the Purchasing area of the system, including the eProcurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Contract modules, and engage in troubleshooting system issues, and identifying and defining opportunities for enhancements. This team works closely with IT development and security staff to maintain and improve the system.

The position will execute a variety of business analyst responsibilities and develop professional skills in the following areas:

• Analyzing business requirements
• Testing system modifications and updates
• Troubleshooting defects and documenting resolution
• Developing and recommending business system process improvements

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

This position is unclassified with benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of previous experience in professional accounting and/or business systems analyst work. Education in accounting, business administration, finance, management information systems or related field may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting and/or management information systems. Experience using PeopleSoft Financials 9.0 or higher. Background in purchasing strongly preferred. Basic working knowledge of SQL a plus.

Recruiter Contact Information:

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

Job Application Process

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Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

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

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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 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.