Accounting Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Accounting Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE49710
Working Title	Accounts Payable Specialist
Department Name	H4017: UKHC Controller
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	07
Salary Range	$17.50-27.31/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	4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
Shift	Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Job Summary	The UK HealthCare Controller’s office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include: -Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices -Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management-Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements. The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is remote with a minimum of 4 mandatory on-site meetings per year. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Travel expenses and travel time are non-reimbursable items. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. During the hiring process, each candidate will be required to be on-site for a face-to-face interview. The hired candidate must also be on-site for their onboarding. This is a remote Position. 4 mandatory on-site meetings. AP-related meetings on-site as needed or scheduled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Associate degree and accounts payable experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	03/31/2025
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 choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in Accounting or Accounts Payable.
   • 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. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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