Senior Associate – Administrative Services (Accounting)

Position: Full-time
Location: Frankfort, KY (limited telecommuting available)
Working Conditions: Primarily office-based with occasional travel
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000
Retirement: TIAA

Overview

The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is leading transformation in the Commonwealth’s workforce, economy and quality of life by advancing progress in educational attainment. As the state’s higher education coordinating agency, CPE champions high-quality, accessible, and affordable postsecondary opportunities that prepare students for civic engagement and sustainable careers. That’s why we are undertaking the 60x30 goal, an ambitious effort to raise the percentage of working-age Kentuckians with a postsecondary degree or certificate to 60% by the year 2030. At CPE, we believe that higher education matters – for everyone.

Function of the Position

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education seeks a Senior Associate – Administrative Services (Accounting) to support agency accounting options. This position is responsible for processing financial transactions, managing accounting systems, and assisting staff with reimbursement and payment procedures.
This position processes financial transactions, disbursements, and receipts and assists in the training of staff on reimbursement and payment authorization processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable, payments, and financial documents
• Maintain and manage the agency’s ePAY system
• Maintain agency inventory records
• Support and maintain the agency’s payment management system
• Serve as administer for the agency’s electronic signature platform
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist with the annual CPE audit by compiling and reconciling fiscal year records, as requested

• Facilitate and manage travel payment process, including reviewing and approving travel authorizations and the eMARS travel documents for accuracy and adherence to agency guidelines and state travel regulations
• Maintain documentation as required by the record retention schedules.
• Contribute to the overall success of the office by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or related field
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field 
• Experience working with education and financial data
• Experiencing using the eMARS financial system 
• Working knowledge of GASB and FASB advisory statements, particularly in the area of financial reporting 

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• A letter of application addressing the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
• A current resume
• Names, titles, and contact information for at least three professional references

Applications should be sent to CPE.HR@ky.gov