Executive Administrative Secretary - Boards and Commissions (Non-Merit)

Advertisement Closes 11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$3,339.22 - $5,008.90 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Location

312 Whittington Parkway Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40222 USA

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

Description

The Board of Accountancy is the state agency that regulates the practice of public accounting in Kentucky, including the administration of the CPA exam and the licensing and oversight of CPAs and CPA firms.

We are looking for an Executive Administrative Secretary – Boards and Commissions to serve as our licensing coordinator and join our team of highly skilled professionals. In this critically important position, you will oversee and administer all procedures associated with the licensing and regulating of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and CPA firms, assist the Executive Director as necessary in providing services to applicants, licensees, and the public, and perform other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process firm licensure applications and ensure compliance with Peer Review Program requirements; maintain comprehensive electronic and paper records for CPA firms in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Process individual CPA license applications, continuing professional education (CPE) waiver requests, and license reinstatement applications; maintain comprehensive electronic and paper records for licensed CPAs in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Review licensee records and conduct annual audits to ensure compliance with continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
• Assist with the online license renewal process and provide support to licensees as needed.
• Maintain and update the Board’s website, including preparing and posting weekly content and announcements.
• Assist the Executive Director with disciplinary cases and related administrative processes.
• Process travel documentation and provide general administrative support to the Board and staff.
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, and maintain organized electronic and paper records.

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Organization skills

Reasons to work for us include:

• Paid leave (sick, annual, etc.) and paid holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Educational and tuition assistance
• A variety of affordable health, dental and vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and first day health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Wellness incentive programs
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in your community, we would love to review your application for the Executive Administrative Secretary – Boards and Commissions (i.e., licensing coordinator) with the Kentucky Board of Accountancy.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joesph P. Donohue at JoeP.Donohue@ky.gov or (502)564-0590.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D