University of Kentucky
Financial Specialist
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $19 - $31 per Hour
💻 Finance
🗓️ July 3rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Process accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial documentation.
- Enforce financial policies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Use University of Kentucky systems such as PRD, SRM, Concur, JV, SAP, and Tableau.
- Generate financial reports and participate in reconciliation and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with the Financial Specialist Lead and provide guidance to staff.
- Contribute to process optimization and educate staff on policies and procedures.
- Requires an Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Salary range: $19.18 to $30.68 per hour.
- Full-time staff position with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Financial Specialist Full Description
Requisition Number | RE50800
Working Title |
Department Name | 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 43
Salary Range | $19.18-30.68/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 | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer for long periods of time.
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Financial Specialist supports the fiscal operations of the Institute by processing accounting transactions, enforcing financial policies, and maintaining accurate financial documentation across multiple funding sources. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of University of Kentucky systems (e.g., PRD, SRM, Concur, JV, SAP, Tableau) and state and federal regulations to ensure all financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant. The Financial Specialist serves as a key resource to staff by providing guidance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with the Financial Specialist Lead to resolve complex matters.
In addition to daily transaction processing, this role generates financial reports, monitors transaction accuracy, and participates in reconciliation and continuous improvement activities. The Financial Specialist also contributes to process optimization efforts and educates staff on University policies and procedures, supporting the overall financial integrity and operational efficiency of the Institute.
This role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/09/2025
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
- * Describe a time when you identified and corrected a financial discrepancy or error. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
(Open Ended Question) - * How have you used financial systems or tools (such as SAP, Concur, or Tableau) to improve accuracy, efficiency, or reporting in your previous work?
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