Accounting Clerk I

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6/2/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02517

Accounting Clerk I

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$2,623.40 - $3,935.20 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 Secretary

Location

200 Mero St

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Division of Fiscal Management is in the Office of Budget and Fiscal Management within the Office of Administrative Services. The Division is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, asset management, procurement, record retention and other administrative tasks for the Finance and Administration Cabinet (FAC) and agencies administratively attached to FAC. The Division includes the Internal Accounting Branch and the Purchasing and Procurement Branch, both of which offer solid foundations for someone to learn and perform such tasks for multiple departments.

The Accounting Clerk I processes and maintains financial transactions and records for the Guardian Ad Litem Program for agencies within and administratively attached to the FAC.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, we look forward to reviewing your application for the Accounting Clerk I position in the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Fiscal Management.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Reviews, verifies, and processes payment and reimbursement request to ensure accuracy and compliance with established state regulations, policies and procedures.

Uploads documentation into transaction records database.

Works with agencies and programmatic staff to resolve any payment or reimbursement issues.

Monitors and reconciles financial transactions related to programs and agencies to ensure budgetary compliance and alignment with authorized budgets and accounting codes.

Enters payments in state accounting system accurately and timely.

Makes recommendations for revisions to remain compliant.

Compiles financial transaction information for reporting purposes.

Assists management staff in preparation of other reports and expenditure tracking mechanisms.

Maintains financial transactions records according to state retention schedule.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills and Abilities:

Strong communication skills

Accounting background

Organization

Creative thinking and problem solving

Ability to work under pressure and multi-task

Attention to detail

Experience in Microsoft Office and eMars

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: 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 will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis OR Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Certification in Accounting or KCTCS Certification as an Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist will substitute for the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal clerical 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 typically perform work 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.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D