Senior Accounting Manager Health Care Finance

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: November 14, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: November 14, 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, KanCare). 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 sponsorships for this position.

If you are an OPT or STEM OPT applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.

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 click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

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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

Annual Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00

• 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Senior Accounting Manager Health Care Finance position K0221919 will supervise a professional staff of Fiscal Analysts in performing comprehensive financial reviews and conducting appropriate oversight activities of the three managed care organizations providing health care services to Kansas Medicaid beneficiaries.

Also lead the team in providing financial oversight and monitoring of critical components within the Division of Health Care Finance to include; Bureau (Department) Level Funding, CHIP, KEES and Fee Funds. Provide coaching and timely feedback as well as conduct annual performance evaluations and mid-year reviews.

Develops and manages the Division’s Bureau (Department) Level budgets (CHIP, KEES and fee funds) ensuring optimal use of funds within the parameters of the Division’s appropriation limits.

Coordinate directly with the budget officer on timely preparation of Bureau (Department) program budgets by compiling supporting financial data, revenue and expenditure estimates and directing activities necessary for budget preparation in collaboration with Program managers. Advise management on program activities with regard to fiscal implications.

Assist in the preparation of testimony for legislative committees (Bethell) to provide information regarding program activities of the Bureaus (Departments) or provide comments regarding proposed legislation. Conduct financial research on specific legislative or policy issues for Program Managers, Division Director or Secretary. Participating in the KanCare managed care rate setting process.

Responsible for the fiscal management of assigned programs using generally accepted accounting principles along with Division of Budget, federal and state policy and procedures. Prepare monthly financial reports to determine availability of funds to support program activities.

Forecast expenditures to ensure appropriated funds are utilized effectively as well as making recommendations for more effective use of the Division’s fiscal resources. Prepare monthly Bureau expenditure report. Track all classified and unclassified, regular and non-FTE, full and part-time, etc. positions within the Division of Health Care Finance to ensure the organizational chart is correct and up to date.

Run bi-weekly salary reports to aid in tracking active positions. Convey the number of filled vacant and contract positions as part of the monthly Division expenditure report to the Bureau Directors and Budget Officer.

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

• Risk Management - Identify areas of business operations within Health Care Finance that may generate concerns for management and/or exposure for financial liabilities.
• Work with Director of Program Finance to gather input on risk areas based on prior audit reports, legislative concerns, or concerns expressed by members of senior management. Develop topics, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Program Finance, for focused reviews and/or program evaluation.
• Collaborate with other finance and estimations programs/ teams to address certain finance related inquiries from the Division's audit or reporting teams.
• Monitor the Division’s purchasing activity and collaborate with the Budget Officer to ensure compliance with KDHE delegated audit authority and State guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education:

+ High School, GED

• 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:

+ Four years direct experience in Health Care Finance, Business, Finance or related field.

+ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

+ Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

+ Fiscal management experience

• Preferred Qualifications:

+ Six years direct experience in Health Care Finance, Business, Finance or related field.

+ Two years’ experience leading a team of professionals or a department

+ Four years’ experience in collecting, evaluating, or reporting statistical, economic, fiscal/budget,

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Melody Hazard

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

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

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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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 [email protected], 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.