Accounts Payable Specialist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
August 8, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 8, 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.

E-Verify:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please .

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About the Position

* Who can apply: KDHE (Agency Only). State of Kansas Only (Internal). Anyone (External).

* 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.

Compensation:

* Hourly Pay Range: $17.78

* 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

Position Summary:

The position (K0225360)

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Audits and releases for payment vendor payments originating from all divisions within KDHE. Audits vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Department of Administration, KDHE, and the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool system (SMART) policies and procedures. Audits non-travel related interfund expenditures for all programs within KDHE. Payment vouchers for items or services purchased from agency or statewide contracts are audited to ensure conformity with contract terms.

Understands the

Requisition to Payment process in the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool system (SMART) and prepares requisitions when necessary in accordance with the established procedures. Provides assistance and consultation to division accounts payable/purchasing staff regarding State of Kansas and KDHE Procurement policies and the procurement of and preparation of payment for commodities and services. Interprets policies and informs agency personnel of new policies to ensure compliance.

Implements new policies and procedures as directed. Works in conjunction with other Quality Control staff to ensure that agency payment vouchers are reviewed and processed in a timely manner. Assists the Director of Finance with special projects as assigned.

Assists the Travel Expense Coordinator in reviewing, reconciling and preparing payment for agency Business Procurement Card purchases. Transactions are reviewed to ensure compliance with BPC guidelines as set forth by the Division of Accounts and Reports and the Division of Purchases. Contacts division accounts payable/purchasing staff and/or vendors to resolve disputed charges or transactions.

Assists the Travel Expense Coordinator with auditing agency in-state and out-of-state travel expense reports for the Division…