Accountant I

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 Employee discounts with the Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services- Administration Office seeks a thoughtful and detail-oriented  Accountant I to join our Fiscal Services team. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to join our efforts to support all BIDS employees, assigned counsel, and clients through the work of the Administration office, we invite you to submit your application.

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

Accounts Payable

Monitor and manage the Expert Services program email mailbox; reviewing, distributing, and responding to email correspondence on a daily basis. Utilize SMART accounting system daily in the preparation of vouchers, INF50 batch uploads, and vendor maintenance; ensures all transactions comply with state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions. Audit attorney and expert payment claims for compliance with agency and state rules, regulations, policies, procedures and contract provisions. Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external customers. Consult daily with agency administrators, staff members, and the general public to address a variety of accounting issues and respond to inquiries pertaining to accounting and fiscal procedures and policies as they pertain to agency programs. Assist the Assistant Director/CFO and lead Accountant (III) in the research and resolution of entry-level accounting issues.

Accounts Receivable

Utilize SMART accounting system daily in the preparation of deposits for various agency programs; ensures all transactions comply with state rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions. Audit District Court Clerk monthly recoupment submissions for compliance with agency and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Data entry and report generation of District Court Clerk monthly recoupment submissions

Fleet Management

Assist Accountant II on a monthly basis with managing vehicle activity through the audit and data entry of vehicle usage/maintenance logs

Document Retention

Work with fiscal and other agency offices on producing, managing, and retaining financial documentation in accordance with state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added. 

Qualifications:

Education

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Licensing & Certification

Must have a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively while exercising good judgment Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

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