Federal Fund Accountant

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6/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02483

Federal Fund Accountant

Pay Grade
16

Salary

$52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually 

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

Location Varies

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to
serve as a Federal Fund Accountant (FFA) within the Division of General Accounting, specifically in the
Payables and Travel Reimbursement Branch. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a
mission-driven organization that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in public service.

At CHFS, we’ve built a workplace culture that is supportive, efficient, and results driven. We are looking for
an individual who demonstrates integrity, analytical thinking, and a commitment to accuracy in managing
complex financial data and processes.

Our mission is to protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of every Kentuckian. Join us and play
a key role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial operations across the
Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Audit out-of-state travel authorizations and in-state travel reimbursements (meals, lodging, mileage) to ensure compliance with State regulations and CHFS policies.

Manage complex federal funding programs across multiple agencies, including review and approval of payments such as multimillion-dollar Medicaid disbursements and state-audited travel vouchers.

Process check writer and wire transfer payments, prioritize invoices, reconcile financial data, and maintain accurate financial records.

Identify and resolve contract and grant budget issues to support accurate and timely payments.

Reconcile vendor accounts, monitor service reporting, and record corrections or return invoices as needed to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex information and make sound decisions

Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate across teams and stakeholders

Demonstrate initiative and proactive problem-solving abilities

High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work

Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures

Strong time management skills and adaptability to shifting priorities

CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to
confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer
and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E- Verify responsibilities,
please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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 Crystal DeRossitt at crystaln.derossitt@ky.gov or 502-330-7793.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D