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Budget Support Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Frankfort, KY

Job Details

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

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role
Statistics
Accounting systems
Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Customer service
Spreadsheets
Managing budgets in an accounting role
Money transfers
Mid-level
Governmental accounting
Accurate transaction records management
Invoice payment processing
Statistical analysis
Analysis skills
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Financial records management
Organizational skills
Variance analysis reporting
Deposits
Productivity software
1 year
Monthly financial performance reviews
Accounting error correction
Regulatory compliance accounting
Financial compliance monitoring
Communication skills
Bank deposit preparation
Payroll record maintenance
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

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7/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Budget Support Specialist

Pay Grade

Salary

$3,273.74 - $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

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a Budget Support Specialist to work in the Financial Operations Division and provide financial and administrative support for multiple recreation parks and historic sites. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing expenditures and revenues, supporting payroll functions, and ensuring compliance with state financial policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting park operations and fiscal accountability.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage purchasing, invoice processing, ProCard reconciliation, and other business operations for multiple recreation parks and historic sites.
Collect, reconcile, and process daily revenue transactions, bank deposits, ePay transfers, and eMARS financial documents.
Prepare and process payroll for temporary and/or seasonal employees, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and agreements.
Monitor budgets, expenditures, and revenues to maintain fiscal accountability and support sound financial management.
Review financial reports, analyze variances, and provide accurate daily and monthly reporting to management and central office staff.
Maintain financial records, perform account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with state financial procedures and reporting requirements.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting principles.
Proficiency with financial management systems, eMARS, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reconciliation skills.
Knowledge of budget management, financial reporting, and governmental accounting practices.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to accuracy and customer service.

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
Overtime and compensatory time
Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
Life insurance
Retirement
Wellness incentives program
Training and career development opportunities
Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
Complimentary park familiarization visits for you and family

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rebecca Ayres at [email protected] or 502.892.3186.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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