Budget Support Specialist

Advertisement Closes 11/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605873 Budget Support Specialist Pay Grade 13 Salary $40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Location 1 Sportsmans Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Budget Support Specialist. This position plays an important role in supporting the Department’s financial operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting and budget data, and assisting with compliance with applicable budgetary guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an understanding of financial and accounting processes, and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies while providing technical support to staff. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following Monitor and analyze federal and state grant expenditures and revenues.Maintain and monitor eMARS accounting system components.Review financial, accounts payable, and travel documents for grant-related expenditures.Identify, research, and correct accounting errors.Prepare required financial and grant reports.Assist field staff, co-workers, and Federal Aid Coordinators with accounting and fiscal questions.Process grant reporting requirements and ensure timely reimbursement requests. We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including: A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidaysOvertime and compensatory timeAffordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement AccountLife insuranceRetirementWellness incentives programTraining and career development opportunitiesOptional Deferred Compensation program (401K)Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education 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. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Eric McGinnis at ericallen.mcginnis@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D