KHS Program Administrator II -KHS (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), formed in 1836, is an agency in Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet. The KHS campus has three sites in historic downtown Frankfort: The Old State Capitol; the Kentucky Military History Museum; and the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History serving KHS headquarters with a signature museum, exhibits, library, research facilities, object and archival collections, museum store, and more. KHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has American Alliance of Museums accreditation. To learn more about the Kentucky Historical Society, please visit: https://history.ky.gov. The Budget Specialist ensures compliance with budgetary guidelines and statutes. Establishes funds, appropriating, and allotment upon approval. Performs reconciliation of allotments and appropriations. Develops and executes budget requests for biennial budget process upon approval. Processes capital project requests for additional funding, administers capital project accounts, and prepares the six-year capital project plan. Assists with on-going oversight and budget preparation, implementation, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of programs, and completes state and federal mandated reports. This position will work closely with the Accounting Clerk and the Director of Finance & Support Services as a team to ensure separation of duties is achieved.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Organization and efficiency.
- Financial/Accounting background.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize projects.
- Experience in Microsoft Office, TEAMS, eMars, EBI, and KBUD.
- Experience with POS software platforms.
- Familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles in state financial reporting and ensure compliance with evolving standards.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related field.
- Two years of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Reviews daily financial operations for compliance.
- Submits reporting including compilation of Board Finance Reports.
- Implements finance policies, procedures and operational changes.
- Researches and makes recommendations for Agency Finance improvements.
- Develops budget requests for the Biennial Budget process.
- Develops budget requests for the Capital Budget Plan.
- Assists with Revenue management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health and life insurance
- optional dental and vision insurance
- vacation and sick leave
- holiday pay
- employer paid leave
- retirement
- optional deferred compensation plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
