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Accountant III (208331)

JOB ID 208331 – Accountant III

Agency Information
Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Kansas Disability Determination Services
Administration – Topeka

Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!

Assists DCF Federal Reporting Unit with quarterly federal reports by providing DDS’s DCF CAP data, preparing quarterly federal reports, and completing reconciliations. Submits monthly reports to include projected expenditures and explanation of variances. Assists in DDS development of annual and quarterly spending plans for SSA. Prepares financial impact statements and reports of current and projected budget expenditures. Cost allocation: Collects case data used to allocate costs monthly. Quarterly, forwards data to Federal Reporting Unit along with Cost Allocation Plan adjustments needed. Prepares monthly cost category and federal fiscal year analysis of administrative expenditures and obligations. Pulls DCPS reports of MER, CE, and Travel. Completes monthly and quarterly reports. Keys monthly reports in reporting system. Works with DCF VR Director to approve, sign, and submit SSA quarterly reports. Develops and maintains a projection system for administrative and medical costs. Provides variance explanations and projection updates monthly. Prepares data for annual plan and mid-year adjustments.

View the Full Position Description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0155797.pdf

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Three 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: Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.

Compensation: $41,870.40 annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Veteran's Preference: 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: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/veterans-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 agency recruiter.

For more information on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,870.40 per year

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