KY Public Pensions Authority

Assistant Director II, Accounting

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6/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02234

Assistant Director II

Pay Grade19

Salary

$5,798.50 - $8,697.82 Monthly

Employment Type

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

 

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

Location

1260 Louisville Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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

Description

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is currently seeking an Assistant Director II in the Division of Accounting and Cash Management. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KPPA is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. Daily system activities, including administrative support, investment management, benefits counseling, accounting and payroll functions, and legal services, are performed by a staff of professional employees working as the KPPA. KPPA covers three separate systems: Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS).

This position provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Division Director of Accounting. The position provides accounting information to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. This position provides management, supervision, and direction to the Cash Management staff.

Generous benefits for full-time employees include: a KPPA retirement plan, first-day health insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, an optional health flexible spending account, life insurance, a wellness incentive program, 12 ½ paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, employer paid leave, state employee discounts, training and career development opportunities, an optional deferred compensation program (401k/457), flexible work schedules, ample parking, and a walkable campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising Cash Management Staff in the timely accounting of all funds received and disbursed by KPPA including collection and disbursement by check, installment, rollover and transfer.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Provide analysis of differences and explanations for differences.
• Manages the Cash Management Branch staff including time management and attendance, performance evaluations and personnel actions.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Accounting and Finance experience
• Software knowledge- Microsoft Office, proficient in Microsoft Excel, eMARS, Great Plains, Workiva, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and critical cognitive skills

For more information about Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, visit our website at https://kyret.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, management, or research 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 primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

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 Lori Casey at lori.casey@kyret.ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D