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University of Kentucky

STEPS Accountant Principal

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Temporary

💰 $30 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS Accountant Principal. The role involves managing business officer and accounting/bookkeeping duties across several departments including Coldstream Research Campus and UK Real Estate Services. The position demands invoicing, tracking accounts payable and receivable, producing monthly financial statements, and actively participating in annual audits.

Highlights
  • Manage invoicing and track accounts payable and receivable.
  • Produce monthly financial statements and contribute to annual audits.
  • Perform some HR and other business officer duties as needed.
  • Use of SAP is highly desirable; knowledge of QuickBooks is helpful.
  • Familiarity with GAAP accounting principles required.
  • Works with multiple university departments including Economic Development, ASTeCC, and Kentucky Technology, Inc.
  • Temporary, full-time position with 24-32 hours per week during regular business hours.
  • Compensation offered at $30.00 per hour.
  • Physical requirements include sitting for long periods, computer work, and light lifting.
  • No supervisory responsibilities assigned to this role.

STEPS Accountant Principal Full Description

STEPS Accountant Principal

Job Title  | STEPS Accountant Principal
Requisition Number  | TE08980
Department Name  | 37500:Economic Development
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Salary Range  | $30.00/hour
Type of Position  | Temporary
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  |
Required Related Experience  |
Required License/Registration/Certification  |
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods, computer work, light lifting
Shift  | Work Shift
Negotiable during regular business hours Mon – Fri

Expected # of Hours Per Week
24-32

Job Summary  | The STEPS Accountant Principal acts as the business officer and accountant / bookkeeper for the Coldstream Research Campus, UK Real Estate Services, the Office of Business Engagement, the UK Economic Development Collaborative, ASTeCC, and Kentucky Technology, Inc.

Proficiency at using SAP is highly desirable and knowledge of QuickBooks is helpful.

Primary responsibilities include:
Invoicing Tracking accounts payable and receivable Producing monthly financial statements Taking an active role in an annual audit
Other responsibilities may include:Some HR duties Other business officer duties
Please provide references, resume and cover letter.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Knowledge of SAP, QuickBooks, GAAP accounting, business officer duties
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 07/30/2025

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. * Which best represents your experience in general accounting? 
    • 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. * Describe your experience using SAP. Include the modules (i.e. FI, BW, HR, etc.) you have utilized. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Describe your experience with bookkeeping and using QuickBooks Online? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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