Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information:

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Director of Fiscal Services for the Topeka location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

About the Position

Who can apply: Five (5) years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work and supervisory experience.

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 - 5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Clerical, KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Supervisor, Court Clerk, Docket, Administrative

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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

The Director of Fiscal Services directs and manages the fiscal services support staff for the KCC and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the division. The successful candidate should have extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, general principles of public management, fiscal administration and financial management, state and federal laws, regulations and directives governing fiscal management and reporting and procurement.

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

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to Division Directors and Commissioners on agency budget and fiscal matters.
• Supervises fiscal staff with providing support and completion of the development of and maintains the agency budget, researches and develops budget projections and responds to budget inquiries.
• Provides overall guidance and direction of fiscal staff including establishing standards for the quantity and quality of work performed to support the agency Divisions.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable systems, agency contracts, year-end close activities, and auditing oversight.
• Ensures accounting operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state laws, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work and supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

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 by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Sandra Rak
Email: Sandra.Rak@ks.gov
Phone: 785-271-3136

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

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.

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