Staff Assistant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

3d • $61,344 - $92,015 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial reporting, compliance, and policy improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and leadership can make a direct impact on the efficiency and transparency of government operations? If so, we invite you to apply for the Staff Assistant position in the Office of Statewide Accounting Services within the Finance & Administration Cabinet!

As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in statewide financial reporting and compliance efforts, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Kentucky’s financial operations. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with leadership, oversee complex financial reporting, and contribute to policy enhancements that shape the Commonwealth’s financial future.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, and compliance (GAAP, GASB, federal/state audit regulations).
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and provide high-level recommendations.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Teamwork and initiative.
• eMARS experience.
• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
• Six years of administrative or management experience.
• A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to state and federal financial regulations, providing strategic recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with auditors, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance audit processes and financial reporting accuracy.
• Lead policy analysis and improvement initiatives to enhance financial and administrative operations across the Commonwealth.
• Oversee operational processes within the Office of Statewide Accounting Services, identifying areas for efficiency and implementing solutions to streamline workflows.
• Coordinate major statewide projects related to financial administration, policy updates, and system enhancements, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level