Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$43,805–$70,075 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Federal Compliance Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Genetics, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Past Due Accounts, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Student Services, Time Management, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
12 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate Requisition Number RE54716 Working Title Department Name 3A050: STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

N/A

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary

This position serves as a key contributor within Student Account Services, responsible for supporting complex financial operations related to student accounts, including delinquency management, collections analysis, and account resolution. The Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate plays an important role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policies while providing high-quality service to students and campus partners.

The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently assess and resolve complex financial issues. Responsibilities include analyzing delinquent accounts, coordinating with internal and external partners, supporting collection processes, and assisting students and families with resolving financial concerns.

This position supports the university's mission by promoting financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and a positive student experience through accurate, timely, and professional financial services.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

SAP, MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Patrons

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 06/19/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in Accounts Receivable performing analysis, collections and reconciliation.
  • None

  • More than 0, through 1 year

  • More than 1 year, through 3 years

  • More than 3 years, through 5 years

  • More than 5 years

    • Problem resolution is a large part of this position, i.e. working with multiple parties such as students, parents, and university employees. Please describe your previous experience working with other departments and/or colleagues to resolve in-depth problems.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please describe a situation in which you dealt with a difficult customer and how you successfully resolved the issue.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Describe your work experience providing customer service in a fast-paced work environment.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please tell us how your experience relates to the duties of this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

About the Company

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University of Kentucky