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Job Title Accounting Coordinator Senior Requisition Number RE47953 Working Title Department Name 3A600:Research Financial 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 long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday; 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Job Summary The Research Financial Services department under University Financial Services is looking for a candidate for their Accounting Coordinator Senior position. This individual will provide financial and technical support to various areas of the office with a primary focus on the accounts receivable and financial systems support. Technical skills are vital as this position is responsible for the master data review and maintenance requirements of sponsored project accounts in SAP. This position is also primarily responsible for processing payments for sponsored projects and conducting initial research for receipts not clearly associated with an invoice or award. Accounting skills will aid in performing a variety of duties for the department including reconciling departmental cost centers and clearing accounts relating to SAP functions; analyzing grant accounting data to determine record retention requirements and purge processing; and preparing, maintaining, monitoring, and forecasting the annual budget. General office administration is also necessary. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the University financial systems and grant-related accounting transactions and functions. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, accounting, and communication. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Accounting degree; technical skills, financial analysis, and accounts receivable and cash processing experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 11/24/2024 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.


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