at Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Job ID: 220951
- Job Posting closes: Open until Filled
- Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.
Agency Information:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency
About the Position
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Position Summary:
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. This role plays a key part in the financial operations of the behavioral health hospital, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and assisting with audits and budgeting processes.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting documentation
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
- Support accounts payable and receivable functions as needed
- Review invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy and compliance
- Assist with tracking outstanding receivables and resolving billing issues
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all documentation meets hospital, state, and federal requirements
- Assist with audits and surveys related to credentialing and administrative records
- Maintain accurate databases and tracking systems for credentialing status
Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Ensure adherence to healthcare financial regulations and internal policies
- Assist with audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
- Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of departmental and organizational budgets
- Provide financial analysis and variance reporting
- Support leadership with financial data for decision-making
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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