Budget Support Specialist - Commonwealth of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes 9/16/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) 25-05530 Budget Support Specialist Pay Grade13 Salary $3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Attorney General Location 730 Schenkel Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Kentucky Department of Child Support Services (CSS), a department within the Office of the AttorneyGeneral, provides assistance to parents and custodians with minor children seeking financial support fromanother parent. CSS is looking for a self-motivated and highly organized Budget Support Specialist to join our team to providefinancial 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 elementssubmitted by contracting officials and other vendors for compliance with budget, contract terms and federaland state laws and regulations; and uses the eMARS reporting system.
• Processing in eMARS reporting system and assisting contracting officials and other vendors with invoicingissues 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 toagencies 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. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jeff Jacob at [email protected] or 502-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D