Local Government Advisor III

Final date to receive applications 2/25/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00901

Local Government Advisor III

Pay Grade 15

Salary: $4,225.00 - $6,337.60 Monthly

Employment Type:

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

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Hiring Agency:
Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Controller

Location:

501 High Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Are you interested in a financial position that serves both State and Local Governments? If so, this is your opportunity to work for the Office of the Controller, Division of Local Government Services, Social Security Branch. We look forward to reviewing your application.

The Division of Local Government Services provides financial, payroll, personnel, administrative and social security coverage services to Kentucky's state and local governments. The Division also directs the federal employment tax reporting program for state government agencies. Division staff serve as the Commonwealth's Social Security Administrator, Personnel, Payroll, Insurance and Fiscal Officer for the County Clerk/Sheriff in counties with a population over 70,000.

The Social Security Branch has the responsibility of receiving, auditing, recording, and paying the IRS FICA Tax with holdings from wages paid to state employees and Master Commissioners in all Kentucky counties. This Branch works with the Personnel Cabinet, Treasury, Commonwealth Office of Technology, Administrative Office of the Courts, Master Commissioner's, Statewide Accounting, Internal Revenue Service and each Agency Payroll Officer to ensure smooth operations for social security with holdings.

The branch receives and disburses in excess of 300 million dollars and over 6 million documents per year.

• Administers the Section 218 agreement between Kentucky and the Social Security Administration to provide social security and Medicare for state and local government employees.
• Coordinates the Statewide Master Commissioners FICA reporting program.
• Oversees the reconciliation of state-wide W-2's and other forms.
• Processes payroll and transfers for FICA/Medicare.
• Ensures processing accuracy with a special attention to detail.
• Advise on process and workflow improvements for maximum efficiency.
• Assists with the Branch day-to-day operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• eMars
• Mainframe and Blue Zone sessions experience
• Social Security background
• Financial and tax reporting experience
• Personnel, payroll and insurance experience
• Experience working with city, state and local government entities
• Federal and tax knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

• Forms 941, 941x, W2 and W2c preparation and reporting experience
• Familiarity with Federal FICA Tax reporting regulations with Section 210/218 of the Social Security Act
• Organization and ability to multi-task
• Payable and receivable history
• Auditing and detail oriented
• Problem solving
• Creative thinking
• Team player

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Three years of administrative experience in business, industry, federal, state, or local government.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate study will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Administrative experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

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

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

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 Jennifer Stigers gers or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D