Staff Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 8/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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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

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial reporting, compliance, and policy improvement? 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 compliance efforts, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Kentucky’s financial operations. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with leadership, oversee complex financial reporting, and contribute to policy enhancements that shape the Commonwealth’s financial future.

• Ensure adherence to state and federal financial regulations, providing strategic recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with auditors, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance audit processes and financial reporting accuracy.
• 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 for efficiency and implementing solutions to streamline workflows.
• Coordinate major statewide projects related to financial administration, policy updates, and system enhancements, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, and compliance (GAAP, GASB, federal/state audit regulations).
• 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.

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

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact: sierra.stevens or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D