Budget Support Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Personnel Cabinet invites applications for a Budget Support Specialist in Frankfort. This role supports budgeting, financial system processes, and billing oversight for projects within the Office of Administrative Services.

Essential duties include processing accounts payable/receivable, budget requests, and procurement activities. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are required.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Processes and files daily accounts receivable and payables for goods and services.
• Monitors and reconciles agency funds and makes corrections as needed.
• Participates in the development of budget requests and advises management on program and financial issues.
• Performs and/or assists management with several areas of procurement including but not limited to small purchases, EXR1, SPR1, Purchase Order and Delivery Order, Punch-Out, PRC, MOA, and PSCs.
• Serves a Pro-Card Administrator, which includes training and oversight of pro-card holders, reconciliation of purchases, working with banking institution on security issues and creating policy.

Skills

Professional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMARS

EBI

Job description

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9/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2604714

Job Title

Budget Support Specialist

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,491.98 - $5,237.96 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Personnel Cabinet | Pers Cabinet - Office of the Secretary

Location

501 High Street, 3rd Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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

Description

The Personnel Cabinet offers a great opportunity to work with state agencies, employees and citizens across the Commonwealth. The Personnel Cabinet’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate and retain a talented, diverse workforce that provides outstanding service to state agencies and citizens of the Commonwealth; foster an understanding of and adherence to legal requirements; and create a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the holistic well-being of all employees.

The Office of Administrative Services, Division of Financial Services, administers the internal administration of the Personnel Cabinet including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, internal audit, and facilities and is seeking a Budget Support Specialist who will provide budget support in the maintenance of financial system processes ensuring compliance, along with overseeing billing processes and matters related to projects for the Personnel Cabinet.

Essential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Processes and files daily accounts receivable and payables for goods and services. Monitors and reconciles agency funds and makes corrections as needed.
• Participates in the development of budget requests and advises management on program and financial issues.
• Performs and/or assists management with several areas of procurement including but not limited to small purchases, EXR1, SPR1, Purchase Order and Delivery Order, Punch-Out, PRC, MOA, and PSCs.
• Serves a Pro-Card Administrator, which includes training and oversight of pro-card holders, reconciliation of purchases, working with banking institution on security issues and creating policy.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Proficient computer skills that include preparing and maintaining excel documents.
• Experience with payables, receivables and reporting using eMARS and EBI.
• Works as part of a team and offers problem solving solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, planning, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in statistical 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 Alexa Perry at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D