Budget Support Specialist
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Parks is seeking a Budget Support Specialist to work in the Financial Operations Division 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 and revenues, 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 to manage multiple priorities while supporting park operations and fiscal accountability.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
- Professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
