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Accounting Coordinator Senior

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $21 - $34 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ May 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Accounting Coordinator Senior. The role involves interpreting and applying University policies, business procedures, and regulatory requirements to process payments accurately using SAP and Concur, while collaborating with campus departments to ensure effective procurement to payment services.

Highlights
  • Process and post payments accurately using SAP and Concur Accounts Payable modules.
  • Interpret and communicate University policies, business procedures, and federal/state regulations.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing, campus, and other University Financial Services departments.
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and Concur software.
  • Salary range from $21.06 to $33.69 per hour.
  • Requires Associate's Degree (AA) and two years of related experience.
  • Preferred education includes a degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
  • Position requires effective communication with diverse internal and external customers.
  • No supervisory responsibilities for this position.
  • Full-time staff position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Accounting Coordinator Senior Full Description

Accounting Coordinator Senior
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Accounting Coordinator Senior
Requisition Number  | RE54391
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 3A700:Accounts Payable Services
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 44
Salary Range  | $21.06-33.69/hour
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | AA
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  | Sitting for long periods. Lifting up to 10 lbs. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Effectively communicating individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift  | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours a week)

Job Summary  | Accounts Payable is an integral part of University Financial Services and serves the entire University in settlement of valid invoices/claims for goods and services. This position is responsible for effectively interpreting, applying and communicating University Policies and Business Procedures and Federal/State regulations to internal and external customers. The ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of policies and procedures and learn the Accounts Payable module of SAP and Concur is required to ensure that all payments are accurately and efficiently processed and posted. Collaborate with campus, Purchasing and other UFS departments to effectively and efficiently provide procurement to payment services while employing sound stewardship and internal controls.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, Concur, basic accounting terminology, Interpersonal and Communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Deadline to Apply  | 05/26/2026
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 (*).
  1. * How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable utilizing the AP module of an enterprise software system? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year 
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years 
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years 
    • More than 5 years
  2. * How many of the years of experience in question #1 was in a University setting? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year 
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years 
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years 
    • More than 5 years
  3. * If you indicated experience in question 1, was the enterprise system SAP? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How many years of experience in customer service including direct contact/communication with clients? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year 
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years 
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years 
    • More than 5 years
  5. * How many years of experience do you have in compliance enforcement and/or auditing of third party (i.e. IRS, Third Party Payers, Vendors) regulations, policies and procedures? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year 
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years 
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years 
    • More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents
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