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Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) · 2 hours ago

Accountant II

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is committed to rewarding its staff's hard work with a supportive work environment and various benefits. The Accountant II position involves cost accounting for KDOT projects, including analysis of expenditures and preparation of financial reports related to contracts and federal aid projects.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Hiring Manager

Dayton Bossard

Responsibilities

Completes the final accounting for projects involving local and/or federal funds

Monitors the status of contracts to ensure that KDOT is closing contracts and projects in a timely manner. This requires preparing and reviewing reports on contract data

Reads and researches specific agreements between KDOT and various entities, analyzes the data, and assigns proper Department of Administration and KDOT financial coding for each agreement to ensure the expenditures are charged to the correct budget

Prepares final payment vouchers to vendors based on KDOT audit certification, including evaluating transactions, agreements, and audit documents to ensure accurate final payments

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participating in cross training to back up other positions within the Bureau

Qualification

Professional accounting experienceCost accountingFinancial codingPersonal computer experienceOffice procedures knowledgeOrganizational skills

Required

Two years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work

Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter

Preferred

Personal computer experience

Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment

Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage an agency accounting task

Benefits

Work-Life Balance Programs:

Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

Employee Assistance Program

For help managing daily life at no cost to you

Infant at Work Program

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

First-Day Coverage:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vison Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

Life Insurance:

Employer paid basic group life

Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

Retirement:

KPERS and Deferred Compensation

Other Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement

Paid on-the-job training programs.

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

And more!

Company

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is responsible for road and bridge maintenance, transportation planning, contract compliance, and transportation-related administrative support.

Founded in 2012

Topeka, Kansas, USA

1001-5000 employees