Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

 

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Agency Information:  

About the Lottery:  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, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. 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!

 

 

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About the Position

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Benefits Eligible

Veterans' Preference Eligible:  Yes

Search Keywords:  administrative, clerical, assistant, 

 

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Compensation: $35,000-$39,000 

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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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…

 

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:    Prepares vendor payment vouchers for all prizes over $500, ensures completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Accounts and Reports policies and procedures.  Reviews mailed-in tickets to ensure all required information is complete.  Handles winner claims, annual file clean-up, and authorization of claim payments.

View Position Description Here.

 

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Qualifications

• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within established guidelines, statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of object codes, account funding, encumbrances, Accounts and Reports policies and procedures(preferred).
• Knowledge of accounting software including account funding, encumbrances, coding, vendors files and knowledge of tax payment procedures (preferred).

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• Must pass extensive background prior to hire and subject to periodic updates.
• Subject to tax clearance upon hire and periodic updates.
• Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members and other persons who reside in the same residence are subject to the provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8701 et sez., and the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8733 et seq.
• Must complete the Form I-9 upon hire and update and/or re-verify as required.
• By law, any person who holds or has 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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Recruiter Contact Information

Name:  Jayme Carpenter

Email:   jayme.carpenter@kslottery.net

Phone:  785-296-5726

Mailing Address:   128 N. Kansas Ave.    Topeka, KS 66603

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