Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFinancial SpecialistRequisition NumberRE52444Working TitleDepartment Name88400:University PressWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level43Salary Range$19.18-30.68/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsMay be required to lift, push or pull objects up to 25 lbs. Requires sitting for long periods of time and performing repetitive motion tasks.ShiftMonday Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm. May occasionally require evening/weekend hours.Job SummaryThe University Press of Kentucky is the scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This position works closely with the Deputy Director and the Director of the University Press of Kentucky. Major job responsibilities include financial management and reporting, accounts payable, procurement, and office management. Successful candidates must be able to perform under changing circumstances and deadlines, be a self-starter, critical thinker, and have strong attention to detail. Knowledge of SAP financial system preferred. Background in accounting and/or book publishing preferred.This position is located at University Press of Kentucky, 663 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

IEBCSkills / Knowledge / AbilitiesSAP Finance, HR, Concur, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePrefer bachelor's degree and 2 or more years related experience.

Driver's license preferred.Deadline to Apply12/03/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have budgeting and accrual based accounting training or experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please describe your level of expertise using Microsoft Office Excel or other similar programs.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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