Job description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.# 208571

Job Posting closes: Monday, May 1st, 2023

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

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About the Position: Auditor II, Req.# 208571

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Compensation: $43,950.40 to $50,918.40Annual($21.13 to $24.48/Hr.)*

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, Steps 4-10.

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: The purpose of this position is to ensure agencies who receive state funds through KDOC have adequate fiscal and management controls to provide accountability for revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities, and are in compliance with Kansas statutes, regulations, KDOC policy and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.

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

• As requested by the Community Corrections Director, and the Director of Finance, this position conducts financial audits to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, KDOC policy and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.
• During the audit process, this position is responsible for making follow-up contact with the agency to obtain any missing records and/or documentation as well as answer procedural questions during the audit process.
• Prepares written reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective action which are submitted to
• agency officials;
• appropriate Central Office staff which includes the Deputy Secretary of Community and Field Services,
• Community Corrections Director, Director of Finance and Grant Specialist.
• others as prescribed by statute, Kansas Administrative Regulations, and internal procedures.
• Prepares work papers to support audit findings and audit work performed.
• Reviews annual budgets submitted.
• Compares budget documents with comprehensive plans to ensure funds are budgeted in correlation to approved comprehensive plan.
• Consults with submitting local agency to correct error or discrepancies. Answers inquiries from local agencies.
• Upon notification of Comprehensive Plan Grants award amounts, which are administered by the Community Corrections Division, completes grant notification letters to local agencies for the director’s signature.
• Distributes letters, budget workbooks, and instructions to local agencies.
• In coordination with the Accountant II, develops and conducts annual training on accounting and fiscal procedures and requirements for local agency fiscal staff.
• Other duties as assigned to support Fiscal Division functions.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience in examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess effective ness, accuracy of records, and compliance with statutes, regulations and professional/legal standards. Education in accounting/auditing, business administration, or economics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Substitution: Bachelor's/Advanced Degree in Accounting or Auditing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards.
• Ability to develop audit findings and recommendations for improvement or compliance with laws and regulations and to present this information in clear and concise written reports.
• Knowledge of or experience with general ledgers and cash reconciliation.
• Experience and ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records.
• Knowledge of budget and procurement practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information and to take the appropriate correction actions.
• Advanced training in Microsoft Excel documented by training certificates.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,950.40 - $50,918.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel (Preferred)
• Accounting (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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