Accounts Payable Financial Analyst/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$43,680–$71,323 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Background Investigation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Billing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Genetics, Healthcare, IR (Infrared), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
9 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Accounts Payable Financial Analyst/UKHC Requisition Number RE54738 Working Title Accounts Payable Financial Analyst/UKHC (Remote) Department Name H4017: UKHC Controller Work Location Lexington, KY (remote) Grade Level 09 Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

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

3 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time; occasional travel to/from healthcare business offices in Lexington, KY

Shift

Days M-F

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing financial accounting, analytical, and operational support for the Accounts Payable function, with a primary focus on oversight and reconciliation of the GR/IR account, resolution of purchase order and invoicing variances, and coordination with suppliers, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and internal departments. The role participates in Accounts Payable analytics and benchmarking efforts, including analysis of key performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support leadership decision-making and period-end close activities. The position analyzes invoice exceptions, spend patterns, and vendor payment activity to identify trends, anomalies, and discount opportunities, and proactively resolves payment issues impacting invoice settlement. Responsibilities include completion of quality assurance and compliance activities through routine invoice audits, duplicate payment reviews, and preparation of monthly reports for management. The position also participates in process improvement initiatives and special projects, partnering with AP Operations, Information Technology, and other enterprise stakeholders to optimize invoice workflows, automation, and controls, and supports implementation of new processes, systems, and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership. This is a remote position.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Financial Analysis and critical thinking; Attention to detail and control orientation; Ability to translate data into executive insights; Process improvement mindset; Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree + 3 Years of experience in Accounting and/or Accounts Payable

Deadline to Apply 06/22/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable?
  • None

  • More than 0, up through 1 year

  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years

  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years

  • More than 3 years, up through 4 years

  • More than 4 years, up through 5 years

  • More than 5 years

    • Describe your experience with creating information dashboards, complex data visualizations, statistical analysis, best practice research, and report writing.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

About the Company

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University of Kentucky