Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
June 26, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
June 26, 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:
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About the Position

* Who can apply:
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: $23.31

* 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 (K0227205)

Serves as the central point of contact for the procurement of all goods and services for assigned bureaus utilizing appropriate procurement methods within policies and guidelines established by the KDHE Director of Purchasing and the State Division of Purchases. 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. Research established statewide and/or agency specific contracts to ensure that goods or services are purchased through the appropriate vendor. Monitors orders to ensure that all items are received, and that contract pricing is received if applicable.

Date stamps upon receipt vendor invoices or other documentation received from bureau staff when the generation of a payment voucher is requested. Prepare payment to vendor for goods and/or services received only when authorization to pay has been received by the bureau. Checks encumbrance balances using system generated or Crystal reports to ensure that adequate funding exists prior to generating payment vouchers.

Payments are prepared in accordance with Department of Administration and KDHE policies and procedures. All vouchers generated shall include the required information as specified by the Division of Accounts and Reports. Maintains and utilizes Business Procurement card accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures. Transaction logs for Business Procurement card purchases are completed and submitted to workflow in a timely manner to ensure that there is no delay in payment to the vendor

Understands and is knowledgeable of Division of Purchases and KDHE policies in regards to the procurement of goods and services as well as State of Kansas and KDHE travel policies. Accountable for reviewing existing and new policies, procedures or other information that has been posted…