AP Specialist

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Job Posting closes:
August 3 rd , 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 3 rd , 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 .

KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

• Who can apply:
  External (Open to anyone)
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship:
  
  KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.38
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary:

The position (K0226431)

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as the agency travel expense payment coordinator. Administers and provides oversight of all agency expense reports. Provide assistance as needed to agency staff in all policy areas related to travel. Reviews agency out-of-state travel requests to ensure that appropriate documentation is attached and assigns out-of-state approval number. Enters travel authorizations into SMART for all approved out-of-state travel requests. Audits agency in-state and out-of-state travel reimbursement requests for the Divisions of Environment and Health Care Finance to ensure that the travel or reimbursement requested is appropriate and that proper documentation is attached.

Audits agency registration payment vouchers and interfunds for compliance with travel policies and procedures. Ensures that all travel reimbursements are in compliance with State of Kansas policies and procedures and any applicable statutes or regulations. Interprets policies and informs agency personnel of new policies to ensure compliance. Revises and implements existing and new travel procedures under the guidance of the Director of Procurement.

Enters new employee profiles into the travel module of the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool (SMART) system to ensure that travel reimbursement requests process without delay. Prepares monthly payment for the agency business procurement card accounts including travel (airfare) accounts and lodging accounts. Monthly statements are reconciled against out-of-state travel requests and other documentation as necessary. Reconciles transactions and applies them to the appropriate purchase order(s) (if applicable).

Transactions are approved for upload and released into the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool (SMART) system. Ensures that any account discrepancies whether it be an overage or a shortage are researched and addressed immediately.

• Education:
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License
  - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Six months of experience in providing direction necessary to implement…