Budget Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Budget Specialist I for the Fiduciary Management Branch in Frankfort. The role focuses on researching financial issues, preparing reports, and handling fiduciary documents for courts and agencies.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience in analysis or accounting, with duties including checks and ACH transfers and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in statistical or policy analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or related field.
• Substitute education for experience not allowed.
• Professional experience substituting education on a year-for-year basis.
• Familiarity with fiduciary management and court reporting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex financial issues and analyzes wards' files for compliance.
• Creates reports using Crystal Reports to analyze statistics.
• Coordinates financial documents for submission to courts and agencies.
• Responds to financial inquiries via email and phone from public and offices.
• Coordinates and prepares biennial reports and updates assets/liabilities.
• Prints checks and prepares ACH transfer files for daily bank processing.
• Performs special assignments from Branch Manager or Commissioner’s Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Excellent computer skills

Ability to plan and establish

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Crystal Reports

Job description

Advertisement Closes 11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Requisition ID 2605717

Budget Specialist I

Pay Grade 14

Salary $58,333.68 - $66,110.88 Annually

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

Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services

Location 275 E Main Street, 3E-F
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The Division of Administration and Financial Management, Fiduciary Management Branch provides the Division of Guardianship with the assistance, support, and operations to provide for the fiscal responsibilities of those appointed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) as requiring a guardian or conservator. The Fiduciary Management Branch tracks the financial resources of the individuals under guardianship, makes payments for living expenses and personal needs and provides reports to the courts and other agencies regarding the income and expenditures of the individuals. The department works with a very diverse population, community resources, the court system, community partners, and family members of individuals appointed to guardianship and other Cabinet and department staff in a collaborative relationship.

The Department is looking for an individual with the passion to help others.

To be a successful staff member in the Fiduciary Management Branch, candidates should be professional, polite, and able to work with a diverse population and deal with difficult situations in a calm, respectful manner. They should be responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly and able to ask for assistance or guidance when needed. The successful candidate will be comfortable with computers, excel at both verbal and written communications, and have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Researches complex financial issues, reviews budgets, and analyzes wards files for compliance of financial and burial information according to program regulations and policies pursuant to KRS 387.
• Creates reports using Crystal Reports to analyze statistical information.
• Coordinates complex financial documents for submission to the courts and other governmental agencies, acts as the liaison for the Fiduciary Management Branch.
• Responds to financial inquiries via email, phone from the public, governmental offices or other jurisdictions.
• Coordinates and prepares biennial reports and modification of biennial reports to ensure compliance with budget and program requirements including updating all assets, liabilities, and insurances. Communicates procedural or program changes and trains field staff.
• Prints checks and prepares electronic ACH transfer files to be processed by bank daily.
• Completes special assignments by the Branch Manager, Assistant Director, or the Commissioner's Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

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

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI). Based on IRSPublication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009, each prospective employee of the CHFS, including contract staff, with access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) shall submit to a criminal background investigation by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Kidwell at [e-mail] or 502-564-2252.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D