Graduate Accountant II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, invites applications for the Graduate Accountant II position in Franklin County. The role entails general accounting duties including reporting, accounts receivable, invoicing and cross-training.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting and at least one year of professional accounting experience; substitute government accounting experience for education on a year-for-year basis is allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• One year of professional accounting experience required.
• Professional experience in Kentucky State Government accounting can substitute education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly Accounts Receivable reports and payroll error reports.
• Prepare monthly GASB34 No Program Reports and portions of the financial report to management.
• Monitor and maintain cash receipts.
• Monitor FEMA activity and cross training.
• Learn several areas of the eMARS accounting systems.
• Engage in teamwork and share responsibility.
• Develop communication skills.
• Learn eMARS reporting system including KYTC Transportation Enterprise Database (TED).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

eMARS

KYTC TED

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advertisement Closes

10/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$3,917.68 - $5,876.52 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Division of Accounts as a Graduate Accountant II in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform general accounting duties including reporting, accounts receivable, invoicing and cross‑training.

Holders of the Graduate Accountant II position will complete tasks such as:

• Monthly Accounts Receivable reports and payroll error reports
• Monthly GASB34 No Program Reports and portions of the financial report to management
• Monitor and maintain cash receipts
• Monitor Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)activity and cross training
• Learn several areas of the eMARS accounting systems
• Teamwork and sharing of responsibility
• Develop good communication skills
• Learn eMARS reporting system including KYTC Transportation Enterprise Database (TED)

Ideal Candidate will have experience in:

• eMARS reporting and accounting system
• KYTC TED
• Microsoft
• Teamwork, communication, Sharing of responsibilities and multitasking

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee wellness programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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. KYTC 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 KYTC has violated its E‑Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888‑897‑7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional accounting experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in Kentucky State Government accounting will substitute for the education on a year- for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform work 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 Dawn Gramig at [e-mail] or 502-782-4001.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D