Accounting Department

Areas of Responsibility:

• General Accounting
  • Ensures financial transactions are properly recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable laws and regulations
  • Manages investment portfolio and monitors cash handling procedures
  • Coordinates external audit activities, financial analyses and preparation of financial reports
  • Evaluates internal controls and ensures compliance with appropriate policies
  • Manages the marketing and sale of County surplus assets
• Accounts Payable
  • Processes invoices and pays County vendors accurately and on-time
  • Ensures compliance with internal controls by checking invoices and supporting documents
  • Works with other departments within the County to improve workflow processes
  • Improves vendor relations by providing fast and accurate answers to vendor inquiries
  • Performs compliance reporting of vendor payments
• Payroll
  • Coordinates all time entry to ensure accurate payments to Sedgwick County employees
  • Responsible for processing payments for certain 3rd party and tax withholding liabilities
  • Responsible for filing necessary quarterly and annual tax compliance reports
  • Perform department internal compliance audits and assist departments in improving the payroll process
• Revenue Collection
  • Seeks grant funding opportunities and assists County departments with grant applications, compliance and reporting
  • Prepares grant reports and coordinates single audit activities
  • Provides consulting services to County departments for billing and revenue collection functions
  • Coordinates billing and collection services for Emergency Medical Services

Accounting Staff Contacts

Hope Hernandez- Accounting Director
Phone: (316) 660-7136
Email Hope

Donna Howerton - Payroll Manager
Phone: (316) 660-7060
Email Donna

Michelle Stroot - Revenue Manager
Phone: (316) 660-7134
Email Michelle

Lisette Foster – Accounts Payable Manager
Phone: (316) 660-7147
Email Lisette