In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.
The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Millionaire for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, Fast Play and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery recently launched iLottery, where you can purchase scratch and draw games on-line. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.
The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones. Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.
The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT. The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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This is a professional accounting position responsible for the supervision of the Accounting operation for the state lottery. Work includes assisting and advising the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance on all accounting related matters of the accounting section.
- Directs, coordinates, and participates in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Kansas Lottery's fiscal accounting operations.
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Oversee accounting processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
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Serves as the Lottery's internal accounting auditor during the annual State Fair, conducting audits and reviews of Lottery sales, cash handling, inventory controls, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with agency policies.
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Works closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer in the preparation, compilation, and presentation of annual financial statements.
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Coordinates the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state tax reporting documents, including W-2G forms for lottery prize winners and 1099 forms for lottery retailers, ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State of Kansas rules and regulations.
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Develop and maintain financial reporting systems and procedures to monitor agency budgets and expenditures.
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View Position Description Here.
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Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
- Two year's experience professional accounting/auditing and/or education in accounting/auditing.
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SMART experience preferred.
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Two years of experience in professional accounting work and business management.
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Two years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations preferred.
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Two years of experience in tax preparation and filing preferred.
- Must be able to pass an extensive background prior to hire, and subject to periodic updates.
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Subject to tax clearance upon hire and subject to periodic updates.
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Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act and Expanded Lottery Act.
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Must complete an I9 upon hire and update/re-verify as required.
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By law, any person who holds or h as held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.
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915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
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