Grants Financial Analyst Senior at University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Grants Financial Analyst Senior. The role involves identifying, tracking, and collecting payments on overdue sponsored project accounts while maintaining positive relationships with sponsors and campus partners. The analyst also supports daily payment posting, researches complex payment applications, and uses financial and award data to ensure accurate invoicing.

Highlights

Responsible for accounts receivable collections on sponsored projects and maintaining sponsor relationships.
Conducts research to identify contacts for invoicing and payment across various entities.
Serves as backup for daily posting of sponsor payments and assists with complex payment applications.
Utilizes SAP/S4 HANA, Excel, Tableau, and Word for financial analysis and reporting.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
Preferred experience includes higher education, grants management, technical reporting, and legal agreement interpretation.
Salary range is $48,214 to $79,560 per year.
Works within the Research Financial Services department supporting sponsored projects.
Position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with potential for a hybrid work arrangement after training.
No supervisory responsibilities; requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

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Job Title	Grants Financial Analyst Senior
Requisition Number	RE56089
Working Title
Department Name	3A600:Research Financial Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$48,214-79,560/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	4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift	Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary	The Grants Financial Analyst Senior is responsible for identifying, tracking and pursuing payment on past due sponsored project accounts receivable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Completes collection efforts while ensuring positive relationships with sponsors and campus partners are maintained. Conducts research and utilizes award information to track down appropriate contacts for invoices and payment among various entity types. Also serves as backup for the Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate in the daily posting of sponsor payments, aiding them in research and application of complex payments as necessary. Ability to understand and interpret data in the financial system and award documentation regarding invoicing requirements necessary to success in position. Requires a self-motivated, tenacious, flexible and organized individual with an eye for detail and proven technical abilities utilizing excel to analyze and track data. Upon successful completion of training, this position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Accounting, Grants, Financial Analysis, SAP/S4 HANA, Excel, Tableau, Word
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Higher education and grants management experience; Technical reporting and analysis; Review and interpretation of legal agreements
Deadline to Apply	10/29/2026
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.

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* Which of the following best describes your experience in Accounts Receivable Accounting and Collections?
- 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
* Please choose your years of paid full time work experience with payment application and balancing.
- None
- More than 0 up to 1 year
- More than 1 year up to 2 years
- More than 2 years up to 3 years
- More than 3 years
* Describe a recent situation where you had to research and review information for the purpose of making a decision or recommendation.
(Open Ended Question)
* Provide a recent example that illustrates your ability to communicate effectively.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your level of proficiency utilizing various software packages and reporting tools to complete data analysis, generate reports, and/ or investigate areas of concern.
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
* Which of the following best describes your experience with juggling competing priorities, monitoring progress and successfully meeting deadlines?
- I manage competing priorities in my daily tasks
- I manage daily tasks as well as the occasional special project
- I manage daily tasks, special projects and occasional long term projects
- I routinely manage daily tasks, special projects and various long term projects
- Other

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