University of Kentucky
Accounting Coordinator Senior
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$21 - $34
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
March 27th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an Accounting Coordinator Senior. This role manages the settlement of valid invoices and claims by interpreting and communicating university policies, business procedures, and federal/state regulations to both internal and external clients.
Highlights
- Manages accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate invoice and claim settlements.
- Interprets and applies university policies, business procedures, and compliance regulations.
- Communicates with internal and external clients and customers regarding accounts payable matters.
- Requires proficiency in MS Word, Excel, database management, and reporting software.
- Full-time staff position with a salary range of $21.06 to $33.69 per hour.
- Requires an Associate's degree and at least 2 years of related experience; preferred associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Physical demands include prolonged sitting and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Shift hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Position currently office-based with potential future hybrid work options.
- Department serves the entire university community in accounts payable services.
Accounting Coordinator Senior Full Description
Accounting Coordinator Senior
Posting Details
Job Title | Accounting Coordinator Senior
Requisition Number | RE53796
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 50 lbs.
Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; and Monday – Friday.
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/Business Procedures and Federal/State regulations to internal and external clients and customers. This position is currently 100% in the office, there may be opportunity in the future for a hybrid schedule once Work Location guidelines are released.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Word, Excel Interpersonal, Communication, Technical and Analytical Skills, and Computer navigation database management and reporting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Deadline to Apply | 04/09/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE53796
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 50 lbs.
Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; and Monday – Friday.
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/Business Procedures and Federal/State regulations to internal and external clients and customers. This position is currently 100% in the office, there may be opportunity in the future for a hybrid schedule once Work Location guidelines are released.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Word, Excel Interpersonal, Communication, Technical and Analytical Skills, and Computer navigation database management and reporting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Deadline to Apply | 04/09/2026
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 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
- * 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
- * If you indicated experience in question 1, was the enterprise system SAP?
- Yes
- No
- * 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
- * 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
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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