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Budget Support Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Frankfort, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3,273.74–$4,910.60
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Electronics, Expense Tracking, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Government Accounting, Health Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Incentive Programs, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Recreation, Reimbursement, Retail, Statistics, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Frankfort, KY
POSTED
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7/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Budget Support Specialist

Pay Grade13

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 OperationsDivision 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 andrevenues, 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 tomanage 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 rebecca.ayres@ky.gov or 502.892.3186.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

About the Company

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Commonwealth of Kentucky