Budget Support Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky

730 Schenkel Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601

3,273.74 to 4,910.60 a month to Full-time

Budget Support Specialist

Pay Grade 13

Salary 3,273.74 to 4,910.60 Monthly

Employment Type

Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible For Overtime Pay | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location: 730 Schenkel Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description: The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting agreement at any time.

The Kentucky Department of Child Support Services (CSS), a department within the Office of the Attorney General, provides assistance to parents and custodians with minor children seeking financial support from another parent.

CSS is looking for a self-motivated and highly organized Budget Support Specialist to join our team to provide financial and analytical support to the Office of Administrative Services within the CSS Department.

The Budget Support Specialist will be responsible for: Reviewing and monitoring cash receipts, expenditures, allotment balances and other financial elements submitted by contracting officials and other vendors for compliance with budget, contract terms and federal and state laws and regulations; and uses the eMARS reporting system.

Processing in eMARS reporting system and assisting contracting officials and other vendors with invoicing issues and providing training for correct submissions.

Monitoring invoice submissions for errors that could indicate fraud, waste or abuse of agency funds.

Maintaining documentation for all transactions in accordance with office processes.

Monitoring accounting process, and payables process to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Researching financial issues within the reporting system, correcting as necessary and forwarding to agencies for correction.

Creating ad-hoc queries to assist in daily financial operations.

Ideal candidates will possess the following: Experience with statistical analysis, accounting and auditing. Experience with eMARS and MIP (Monthly Invoice Portal) system. Experience with billing processes and matters related to projects and/or grants. Customer service experience. Microsoft Office experience. Experience working in a team environment. Ability to work in an office setting and within deadlines. Critical thinking skills with the aptitude to analyze data. Capable of adapting to ever-changing needs of the Department and Division.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, training, or skills: One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Substitute education for experience: none

Substitute experience for education: Professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Special requirements (age, licensure, regulation, etc.): none

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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If you have questions about this advertisement, contact Jeff Jacob at Jeff.Jacob@ky.gov or 5025647835.