Accounting Clerk I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

1d•$2,623 - $3,935•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Fiscal Management is in the Office of Budget and Fiscal Management within the Office of Administrative Services. The Division is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, asset management, procurement, record retention and other administrative tasks for the Finance and Administration Cabinet (FAC) and agencies administratively attached to FAC. The Division includes the Internal Accounting Branch and the Purchasing and Procurement Branch, both of which offer solid foundations for someone to learn and perform such tasks for multiple departments. The Accounting Clerk I processes and maintains financial transactions and records for the Guardian Ad Litem Program for agencies within and administratively attached to the FAC. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, we look forward to reviewing your application for the Accounting Clerk I position in the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Fiscal Management.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical experience.
Additional education in accounting, business administration, business education, office administration, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis OR Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Certification in Accounting or KCTCS Certification as an Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist will substitute for the required experience.
Additional accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Accounting background
Organization
Creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
Attention to detail
Experience in Microsoft Office and eMars

Responsibilities

Reviews, verifies, and processes payment and reimbursement request to ensure accuracy and compliance with established state regulations, policies and procedures.
Uploads documentation into transaction records database.
Works with agencies and programmatic staff to resolve any payment or reimbursement issues.
Monitors and reconciles financial transactions related to programs and agencies to ensure budgetary compliance and alignment with authorized budgets and accounting codes.
Enters payments in state accounting system accurately and timely.
Makes recommendations for revisions to remain compliant.
Compiles financial transaction information for reporting purposes.
Assists management staff in preparation of other reports and expenditure tracking mechanisms.
Maintains financial transactions records according to state retention schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned.