Accts Payable Financial Analyst Sr/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,360–$81,328 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Background Investigation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Genetics, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Medical Billing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Technical Operations, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
8 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Accts Payable Financial Analyst Sr/UKHC Requisition Number RE54749 Working Title Accounts Payable Financial Analyst Senior/UKHC (Remote) Department Name H4017: UKHC Controller Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $48,360-81,328/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

4 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

Primarily Days (Monday - Friday)

Job Summary

This role is accountable for validating analyst outputs, directing work priorities, and ensuring the effectiveness of controls, reporting, and process improvements across the Accounts Payable function. This senior position leads Accounts Payable analytics and benchmarking efforts, including development and 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 leading quality assurance and compliance activities through routine invoice audits, duplicate payment reviews, and preparation of monthly reports for management. The position also leads 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. The Accounts Payable Financial Analyst Senior provides day-to-day functional leadership and work direction to AP Financial Analysts, including prioritization, problem-solving guidance, and knowledge sharing. Reviews analyst outputs and provide feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and analytical quality. Serves as a resource for complex questions and promote standardization of processes and best practices. Reinforces accountability and ownership within the analyst team through ongoing guidance and support.

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
  • Leadership

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

Bachelor's Degree + 4 Years Experience in Healthcare Accounting and/or Accounts Payable

Deadline to Apply 06/16/2026 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