Jobs at County of Riley

Manages Public Works financial administration, including accounts payable and receivable, cost accounting, budgeting, grants, audits, inventory, purchasing, and reporting. Maintains accounting databases, financial systems, insurance records, tax refunds, and equipment information. Resolves discrepancies, supports disaster funding reimbursement, trains users, prepares reports, and coordinates with vendors, government agencies, employees, and the public. The role requires independent judgment, accurate financial recordkeeping, software proficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Represents Riley County in adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions, traffic matters, child-in-need-of-care cases, and involuntary commitment proceedings. Provides legal guidance to law enforcement and government agencies, assists with warrants and judicial administration, maintains current legal knowledge, and may support investigations under Kansas open meetings and open records laws.

Leads county budgeting and financial planning, including operating and capital budgets, budget amendments, cash-flow reporting, financial projections, grants, debt management, risk management, procurement policies, and audit compliance. Reviews journal entries, oversees accounts payable processes, supervises fiscal and payroll staff, supports payroll and workers’ compensation administration, and advises county officials and departments on financial matters.

Leads Riley County’s administrative operations under the Board of County Commissioners, overseeing human resources, finance, public information, budgeting, procurement, grants, facilities, and countywide strategic planning. Advises the Board, coordinates elected and appointed officials, manages department head performance, represents the County with external agencies, addresses citizen concerns, and drives organizational improvement, compliance, modernization, and effective service delivery.