Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to join University Financial Services on a role focused on stewardship and financial integrity of endowments and trusts.

Reporting to Endowment Services, this position provides technical accounting expertise, manages critical reporting, and ensures compliant administration of endowed funds and charitable giving programs. Hybrid work eligibility is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 4 years of related experience
• Experience with endowment accounting or gift accounting is a plus
• Proficiency with SAP and financial reporting tools is preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and maintain accuracy
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Prepare endowment reports, stewardship reports, and gifting-related accounting documents
• Analyze financial data and provide clear management reports
• Support campus partners with endowment accounting policies and budgeting
• Review endowment account setup in SAP for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with footnotes, audits, and month-end activities
• Coordinate accounting for charitable trusts and external agreements
• Monitor trust performance and maintain payment schedules in SAP and Excel
• Identify improvements to endowment reporting processes and efficiency

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Spreadsheets

Independent work

Communication skills

Financial reporting tools

Problem solving

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Windows

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Requisition Number RE55566

Department Name 3A250:Endowment Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 45

Salary Range $48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BA

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 Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating.

Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Job Summary

Support the Stewardship and Financial Integrity of University Endowments and Trusts

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to join the University Financial Services team.

This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities related to endowments, trusts, and gift accounting. The role provides technical financial expertise, manages critical reporting and accounting functions, supports campus stakeholders, and helps ensure accurate financial records, compliance, and effective administration of endowed funds and charitable giving programs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare annual and periodic endowment reports, stewardship reports, spending distribution reports, gift reconciliations, and required financial surveys
• Analyze financial data and reconciliation results, providing concise and accurate reporting for management review
• Support colleges, business officers, development officers, and other campus partners with endowment accounting policies, procedures, budgeting, and planning activities
• Review and process endowment account creation and maintenance documentation within SAP while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist with financial statement footnotes, audit support, interim reporting, journal vouchers, and month-end endowment accounting activities
• Coordinate accounting and administrative activities related to charitable trusts, gift annuities, and external trust agreements
• Monitor trust and annuity performance, maintain payment schedules, and record related accounting activity in Excel and SAP
• Identify opportunities to improve endowment-related processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across the university

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial information and identify discrepancies
• Experience working with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Professional communication skills with a customer service-focused approach when working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to review, maintain, and interpret complex financial records and documentation
• Initiative and adaptability in supporting projects, audits, and evolving accounting requirements
• Experience navigating financial systems and managing data accuracy within reporting environments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of related experience

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to contribute to the financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of university endowments and charitable assets
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, endowment, trust, and gift administration responsibilities
• Collaborative work with University Financial Services, the Office of Philanthropy, and campus partners across the institution
• Hybrid work eligibility with approval
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

Strong stewardship of endowments, trusts, and gift assets is essential to supporting the university’s financial responsibilities and long-term objectives. This role helps ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and effective management of resources that benefit colleges, programs, and initiatives across campus.

As reporting requirements, financial oversight expectations, and philanthropic activity continue to evolve, this position provides critical expertise and support to campus partners while helping improve processes, strengthen accountability, and maintain the integrity of financial data.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficiency in MS Windows applications, SAP experience, verbal and written communication skills, accounting concepts and practices.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Accounting degree.

Deadline to Apply

09/01/2026

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.

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.