Accounting Specialist

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform timely analysis, reconciliation updating, and reporting of university information. You will provide technical direction and customer service from the Accounting Office to internal and external constituents.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; no related work experience is required, though prior work in a financial office is a plus. Open Until Filled and Exempt; Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Education: a Bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: No related work experience is required; a background in a financial office (e.g., student worker) or financial education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Accounting Records/Reports for the University. (Essential)
• Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. (Essential)
• Other Duties as assigned. (Essential)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Title: Accounting Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 60R000 - Accounting & Financial Services

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G19

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Angela Burrows

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A University Accounting Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate analysis, reconciliation updating, and reporting of university information. This information is provided to both internal and external entities. The incumbent also provides technical direction, consultation and customer service to a variety of constituents. Incumbent will work in the Accounting Office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: - A Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: - No related work experience is required. Prefer someone who has either worked in some capacity with a financial office (i.e. student worker or who has financial education).

Job Duties

• 80% - Maintains Accounting Records/Reports for the University. - (Essential)
• 15% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other Duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time