| Location | Lexington, KY (Remote) |
| Salary | $43,680–$71,323 Per Year |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Accounting Specialist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE56174 Working Title Accounting Specialist Senior/UKHC Department Name H4017: UKHC Controller Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 09 Salary Range $43,680-71,323/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
3 yrs
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None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time; occasional travel to/from campus locations for meetings.
Shift
Primarily Days; Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm ; Occasionally will work nights/weekends to meet business needs. This is a remote position will be required to attend in person meetings quarterly.
Job Summary
The UK HealthCare Controller's Office is seeking qualified candidates for an Accounting Specialist Supervisor position reporting to the Accounting Manager, Shared Services. The Accounting Specialist Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the Shared Services Travel and Expense Management team provides accurate and timely processing of department payment requests while ensuring the integrity of the financial accounting system. This position interacts on a regular basis with Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, University Financial Services, external customers, and vendors as well as internal customer department to integrate solutions that meet the Enterprise's goals both financially and operationally. The ideal candidate works well independently and on teams, is organized, collaborates well with others, exercises sound judgement, and possesses attention to detail.
Internal Employee Being Considered.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and experience: - Supervisory experience in a high-volume, electronic shared services accounting or accounts payable environment - The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Advanced Excel Capabilities - Proficiency with electronic ERP Systems, preferably SAP - Data reporting and analysis - Strong communication and customer service skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, or accounting preferred.
Deadline to Apply 10/27/2026 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.
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.
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