The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support the financial oversight and fiscal accountability that helps keep Kansas moving forward!

KDOT is currently hiring an Accountant for the District Three Office in Norton, Kansas.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Participates in the establishment and development of accounting procedures, budget and fiscal control policies and procedures.
• Conducts audits of each maintenance and construction office in the District to ensure that their accounting procedures are in compliance with appropriate rules, regulations and statutes.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and training opportunities to subordinates.
• Assists in overseeing inventory accounting and control on physical inventory, maintains inventory records including data entry updates, and prepares and tracks transfer/disposal records.
• Facilitates the coordination of fiscal matters between KDOT Headquarters and the District and District Field Offices. 

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range:  $48,484.80 - $52,041.71
• Hourly Pay Range:  $23.31 - $25.02

Benefits: 

• Work-Life Balance Programs
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral, and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance
  • Employer paid basic group life
  • Option group life insurance available at a reasonable cost
• Retirement
  • KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid on-the-job training programs
  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts with the STAR program
  • And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in professional accounting/auditing work.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx . 
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants. 

Application may be completed on: jobs.ks.gov

Paper forms are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654. Indicate Requisition # 219181 on the application form. Position closes: January 14, 2026.