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8/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Graduate Accountant II
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,600.84 - $4,861.14 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 | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Location
1260 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking a Graduate Accountant II in the Division of Accounting/Cash Management. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting and payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS).
This position performs complex accounting duties such as developing and/or modifying accounting systems for KPPA including multiple account reconciliations with custodial and depository banks; and performs other duties as required.
Generous benefits for full-time employees include: a KPPA retirement plan, first-day health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, an optional health flexible spending account, life insurance, a wellness incentive program, 12 ½ paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, employer paid leave, state employee discounts, training/career development opportunities, an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Works independently reconciling the bank to the General Ledger daily to include creating cash receipts for electronic deposits that post to our accounts. Reconciles the General Ledger to Finance monthly.
Responsible for creating the daily qualification of funds received and transferring qualified funds from our depository bank to our custodial bank for investment.
Approves all General Accounting Expenditure (GAX) documents in eMARS.
Approves setup of all Investment Purchase System (IPS) contracts.
Works closely with Investments to ensure that all Capital Calls and transfers are initiated and approved in a timely manner.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
Accounting/Finance experience.
Software knowledge- Microsoft Office, proficient in Microsoft Excel, eMARS, Great Plains, Workiva, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and critical cognitive skills.
For more information about Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, visit our website at https://kyret.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional accounting experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in Kentucky State Government accounting will substitute for the education on a year- for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform work 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 Lori Casey at
[email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
