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Job Posting closes:  August 11, 2025

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Agency Information:  

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!
 

About the Position

Who can apply:  

Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-time

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Work Schedule:  8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Benefits Eligible

Veterans' Preference Eligible:  Yes

Search Keywords:  Administration, clerical, bookkeeping, accounting

Compensation: $17.30-$18.75 Hourly

* 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

Position Summary:  

Responsible for preparing payment vouchers for prize winners.  Ensures completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Accounts and Reports policies and procedures.  Handles winner claims, annual file clean-up, and authorization of claim payments. View Position Description Here.
 

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
  Coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, business, Microsoft Suite computer applications preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within established guidelines, statues, regulations, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of object codes, account funding, encumbrances preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software including account funding, coding, vendor files, and 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.

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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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Resume

Cover Letter

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

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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

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

 

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 Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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.