What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Fund Accountant position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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10/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605318
Federal Fund Accountant
Pay Grade 16
Salary
$4,740.32 - $7,110.48 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Controller
Location
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Make a Statewide Impact
Are you an accounting or federal grants professional who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and leading statewide initiatives? The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Statewide Accounting Services, is seeking a highly motivated Federal Fund Accountant to coordinate the Commonwealth's annual Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky (SSWAK) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting process.
This position coordinates statewide federal financial reporting and Single Audit compliance activities, partnering with agencies across state government to ensure accurate and timely reporting of billions of dollars in federal expenditures. If you enjoy training others, analyzing financial data, improving processes, and working on projects that have statewide significance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.
As a Federal Fund Accountant, You Will
In this role, your work will directly influence federal compliance, statewide financial reporting, and the stewardship of public resources. You will collaborate with professionals across every cabinet and agency while helping strengthen financial accountability throughout the Commonwealth.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years professional accounting or audit experience. Two years of the required experience must include federal accounting, auditing, or reporting.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in Kentucky State Government federal accounting will substitute for the 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gregory Haskamp at gregory.haskamp@ky.gov or 502-782-2861.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605318
Federal Fund Accountant
Pay Grade 16
Salary
$4,740.32 - $7,110.48 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Controller
Location
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Make a Statewide Impact
Are you an accounting or federal grants professional who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and leading statewide initiatives? The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of Statewide Accounting Services, is seeking a highly motivated Federal Fund Accountant to coordinate the Commonwealth's annual Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky (SSWAK) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting process.
This position coordinates statewide federal financial reporting and Single Audit compliance activities, partnering with agencies across state government to ensure accurate and timely reporting of billions of dollars in federal expenditures. If you enjoy training others, analyzing financial data, improving processes, and working on projects that have statewide significance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.
As a Federal Fund Accountant, You Will
- Coordinate the Commonwealth's annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting process.
- Provide statewide training, technical assistance, and guidance to agency financial staff regarding federal reporting requirements and Uniform Guidance.
- Assist agencies with reconciling SEFA reporting packages and resolving reporting discrepancies.
- Compile the Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings and coordinate the collection of corrective action plans and implementation status updates from state agencies.
- Prepare and submit the Commonwealth's required Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
- Collaborate with external auditors, federal agencies, and state leadership throughout the annual Single Audit process.
- Analyze federal regulations and recommend improvements to statewide reporting procedures and internal controls.
- Develop reporting guidance, instructional materials, and best practices that strengthen statewide compliance.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and federal grant requirements.
- Experience with financial reporting, auditing, grants management, or federal compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience presenting training or providing technical assistance.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and explain technical information to diverse audiences.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple statewide deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
In this role, your work will directly influence federal compliance, statewide financial reporting, and the stewardship of public resources. You will collaborate with professionals across every cabinet and agency while helping strengthen financial accountability throughout the Commonwealth.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years professional accounting or audit experience. Two years of the required experience must include federal accounting, auditing, or reporting.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in Kentucky State Government federal accounting will substitute for the 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gregory Haskamp at gregory.haskamp@ky.gov or 502-782-2861.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $4,740 - $7,110