Commonwealth of Kentucky

Budget Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $47k - $69k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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10/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Budget Specialist I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$3,917.68 - $5,761.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

919 Versailles Road

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

This position ensures compliance with Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A and Kentucky Finance Administration Policy for financial affairs. Prepares and reconciles accounts receivable and payable using Enhanced Management Accounting and Reporting System (eMARS). Analyzes trends to create revenue and expenditure projections, and updates reports for management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creates, processes, and submits financial documents within eMARS. Calculates and reconciles, creates, and submits Payment Request for Commodities and General Accounting Expenditure documents. Monitors, reviews, and records budgetary tracking for functional areas for agency management. Provides management with budgetary projections and ongoing analysis.
  • Performs the financial administration of agency programs, processes cash receipts, and capital project payments. Ensures the agency maintains compliance with policies to include Finance Administrative Policy (FAP) 22-10-00 and FAP 120-24-00.
  • Utilizes outside vendors software portals for reviewing and reconciling Procurement Card documents. Utilizes these tools to review reconcile reports received for the Procurement Card Program to include several different locations within the agency. Interprets, applies, and trains new users on Kentucky State Police policy and FAP 11-58-00 and General Order AM-C-9 for purchases.
  • Interprets and applies travel regulations, statutes, and policies. Completes Travel Encumbrance (TE) documents in eMARS to obligate funds for all agency in and out of state travel. Checks for accuracy and compliance. Review travel voucher and reconcile the amounts against the approved TE document. Completes Travel Payments.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Accounts payable and receivable experience.
  • PPATS experiences and knowledge.
  • eMars experience and knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational, time management skills, and mult-tasking skills.
  • Ability to interpret regulation and apply them to duties, processes, and produces.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Computer and administrative skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in statistical or policy 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 Catherine Louderback at catherine.louderback@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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