Staff Assistant

Advertisement Closes: 8/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604296 Pay Grade: 17 Salary: $5,111.96 - $7,667.92 Monthly Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency: Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Controller Location: 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622 USA Description Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial reporting, compliance, and policyimprovement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and leadership can make adirect impact on the efficiency and transparency of government operations? If so, we invite you to apply forthe Staff Assistant position in the Office of Statewide Accounting Services within the Finance &Administration Cabinet! As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in statewide financial reporting and complianceefforts, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Kentucky’s financial operations. This positionprovides an exciting opportunity to work closely with leadership, oversee complex financial reporting, andcontribute to policy enhancements that shape the Commonwealth’s financial future. Responsibilities and Duties Ensure adherence to state and federal financial regulations, providing strategic recommendations forimprovements. Collaborate with auditors, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance audit processes and financial reportingaccuracy. Lead policy analysis and improvement initiatives to enhance financial and administrative operations acrossthe Commonwealth. Oversee operational processes within the Office of Statewide Accounting Services, identifying areas forefficiency and implementing solutions to streamline workflows. Coordinate major statewide projects related to financial administration, policy updates, and systemenhancements, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations. Skills and Expectations Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, and compliance (GAAP, GASB, federal/state auditregulations). Customer service skills. Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and provide high-level recommendations. Attention to detail. Time management. Teamwork and initiative. eMARS experience. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of administrative or management experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, management, or research experience 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 primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Contact Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr