Budget Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Budget Specialist I to manage contract program budgets and process invoices within the Cabinet for Health & Family Services. The role reports to the Administrative Services Branch and may offer telecommuting options consistent with agency policy.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in related fields; strong analytical and budgetary skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or related field.
• Experience with analyzing reports and attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing invoices and processing payments in accounting systems.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile and monitor statewide funding for specific projects through Universities, Regional Behavioral Health Boards, and other private provider contracts.
• Ensure all incremental payments are accurate and timely per contractual obligations.
• Provide ongoing analysis of financial and budget issues and make budgetary recommendations to management.
• Plan and develop annual or biennial budget requests and projections.
• Provide ongoing oversight of contracted programs and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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2605399

Budget Specialist I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $66,110.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 E Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Would you like to be a part of a team and have a position that will make a difference in the lives of others? The Administrative Services Branch within the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities may be for you! We seek a Budget Specialist I to manage contract program budgets and processing contract invoices. The Department's mission is to promote health, well-being, and resilience for all; facilitate recovery for people affected by mental illness and substance use; and support people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we offer benefits including health, life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepare, reconcile and monitor statewide funding for specific projects through Universities, Regional Behavioral Health Boards, and other private provider contracts
• Ensure all incremental payments are accurate and timely per the contractual obligations.
• Provide ongoing analysis of financial and budget issues and make recommendations to management regarding the budgetary needs and program effectiveness.
• Plan and develop annual or biennial budget requests. Assess available funding, review expenditure trends and make projections in order to develop the annual and biennial budget requests.
• Provide ongoing oversight of contracted programs.
• Develop and implement procedures and reports related to finances and budget adherence. Ensure reports adhere to specifications.
• Review program budgets as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Strong organizational and time management skills - can organize information systematically; establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Written and oral communication abilities - present ideas in clear, concise and objective manner
• Interpersonal skills - ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience analyzing reports and strong attention to detail
• Experience in reviewing invoices and processing payments in eMARS accounting system.
• Experience with adapting to change

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning. or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Moore at [e-mail] or 502-782-6117.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D