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Accounts Payable Analyst/UKHC

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $63K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Accounts Payable Analyst. The role involves supporting internal and external customers as an expert in invoice processing and AP system transactions. It focuses on GRIR analysis, reconciling vendor statements, resolving payment discrepancies, and creating reports using various data sources. Strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial due to the high volume of inquiries. 

Highlights 

  • Main responsibilities include GRIR analysis, resolving payment discrepancies, and system transaction oversight.
  • Requires proficiency in ERP (SAP), Excel Pivot Tables, and Advanced Formulas.
  • Salary range from $39,520 to $62,587 per year.
  • A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience are essential qualifications.
  • Preferred experience is a Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years in Accounting or Accounts Payable.
  • No supervisory responsibilities are associated with this position.
  • Must possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Position is primarily remote.

Accounts Payable Analyst/UKHC Full Description


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Accounts Payable Analyst/UKHC
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Accounts Payable Analyst/UKHC
Requisition Number  | RE50525
Working Title  | Accounts Payable Analyst
Department Name  | H4017: UKHC Controller
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 08
Salary Range  | $39,520-62,587/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
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).
Shift  | The shift for this position is primarily Monday through Friday,, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch.
Job Summary  | This position is responsible for providing support to internal and external customers as a subject matter expert in invoice processing, AP related system transactions, and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process. This role is the primary contact for GRIR (Goods received not Invoiced) analysis and reconciliation of monthly vendor statements. Identifies and resolves vendor payment discrepancies and communicates regularly with internal and external customers. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is critical due to the volume of inquiries received. Creates reporting that integrates data from various sources; electronic ERP (SAP), Excel Pivot Tables and Advanced Formulas, and Accounts Payable Systems GHX/OnDemand AP). The overall goal of the team is to process payments accurately and timely, while striving for high internal and external customer satisfaction.

100 % Remote, Minimum of 4 On-Site meetings in Lexington, KY with the possibility of additional meetings being added. Travel expenses and travel time are non-reimbursable items. These items are each employees responsibility.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Strong ERP experienced 3-way match required – SAP preferred Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills (v-look up, pivot tables, advanced functions and formulas) Experience with an automated invoice platform Quick thinking, strong attention to detail and self-starting capabilities • Problem solving, analytical and organizational skills Ability to analyze, develop and implement responses to operational process challenges Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative Expert understanding of business processes of accounts payableStrong work ethic, high integrity Excellent communication skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Bachelor’s Degree + 5 Years experience in Accounting and/or Accounts Payable
Deadline to Apply  | 06/11/2025
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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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. * Please describe your experience with Microsoft excel, including your level of proficiency with excel functions and filters, pivot tables, v-lookups, etc. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in accounts payable. 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
    • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
    • More than 6 years
  3. * Candidates that are selected for in-person interviews will be required to take an Excel Skills test prior to the interview. Please respond, Are you willing and able to take an Excel Skills test prior to an in-person interview? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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