Accounting Clerk I

Advertisement closes 8/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET). Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, eligible for overtime pay. Position located at Glasgow State Nursing Facility, 207 State Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42141.

About the Role

Glasgow State Nursing Facility (GSNF) is a state-of-the-art 100-bed long-term care nursing facility for individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. We are seeking an Accounting Clerk I to join our team in a role focused on improving the daily lives of our residents. A COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for this position.

This position has access to or uses federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Applicants must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) also participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Performs beginning-level technical work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records.
• Processes and prepares financial information related to purchasing and procurement in the EMARS (Electronic Management Administrative and Reporting System) computer program.
• Posts, balances, and reconciles financial accounting records either manually or by computerized data processing methods.
• Processes financial reporting information and inventory records as required.
• Handles accounts payable processes, including computer data entry, copying, and filing information.
• Corrects and maintains proper accounting information; coordinates with other office and facility staff.
• Covers the dock for breaks, lunch, and as needed (PRN).
• Serves as an Investigator on call after completing appropriate training.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by a supervisor or required by the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical experience.

Substitute Education for Experience: Additional education in accounting, business administration, business education, office administration, or a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Certification in Accounting or as an Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist may also substitute for the required experience.

Substitute Experience for Education: Additional accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and self-motivation.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Pay

Annual salary range: $29,513.28 - $44,270.88 (Pay Grade 10).

Schedule

37.5 hours per week. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed 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.