Budget Specialist I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

2d • $58,334 - $66,111 • Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Specialist I works in the Fiduciary Management Branch of the Division of Administration and Financial Management, supporting the Division of Guardianship with the fiscal responsibilities associated with individuals appointed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as guardians or conservators. The branch tracks individuals’ financial resources, makes payments for living expenses and personal needs, and reports income and expenditures to courts and other agencies. The position works collaboratively with a diverse population, community resources, the court system, community partners, family members, and Cabinet and department staff. The successful candidate is professional, polite, responsive, comfortable with computers, effective in verbal and written communication, and able to handle difficult situations calmly and respectfully while seeking guidance when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university, or qualifying professional experience substituted year for year.
• Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
• Professional, polite, and able to work with a diverse population and handle difficult situations calmly and respectfully.
• Comfortable using computers and effective in verbal and written communication.
• Submit to a criminal background investigation by fingerprint check because the position has access to or use of federal tax information.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to plan and establish priorities.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Research complex financial issues, review budgets, and analyze wards’ files for compliance with financial and burial information requirements under program regulations and policies pursuant to KRS 387.
• Create reports using Crystal Reports to analyze statistical information.
• Coordinate complex financial documents for submission to courts and other governmental agencies and act as a liaison for the Fiduciary Management Branch.
• Respond to financial inquiries by email and phone from the public, governmental offices, or other jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and prepare biennial reports and modifications to those reports, ensuring compliance with budget and program requirements and updating assets, liabilities, and insurance information.
• Communicate procedural or program changes and train field staff.
• Print checks and prepare electronic ACH transfer files for daily bank processing.
• Complete special assignments from the Branch Manager, Assistant Director, or Commissioner's Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time