Accounting Specialist at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250044NE

Job Title:

Accounting Specialist

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about

Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State

Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Murray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Bursar's Office

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Associate Bursar, this position is responsible for the following:

• Processes tuition waivers


• Processes Third Party Contracts which require a billing statement to vendor


• Process Student Assistantships.


• Apply department-requested changes as needed during the semester.


• Apply McNair awards to student accounts.


• Acts as backup for Accounting Specialist B.


• Assists students enrolling in the payment plan each semester.


• Assist students who come into the office with questions.


• Assists students and parents via phone and email.


• Assist with Summer Orientation.


• Other duties assigned by Bursar and Associate Bursar.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Two years of college credit.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Four years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience. Additional related education may be exchanged for up to two years of required experience.


• Must possess excellent office, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.


• Must be able to work with a variety of people.


• Ability to work with details, memory for oral and written directions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Banner Experience

Posting Date:

03/24/2025

Closing Date:

04/07/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$15.63 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

104

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours


• Overtime may be required in order to insure that work in completed in a timely manner


• This position experiences a heavy workload at the beginning of the fall semester (August) and the spring semester (January). The nature of the workflow limits amount of vacation time in the months of January, July, August, November or December.

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment

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