Financial Assistant (Financial Specialist I)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Vacation and sick time

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College is seeking a Financial Assistant (Financial Specialist I) to maintain financial records, including general ledger journals, bank reconciliations, and asset and inventory controls. The role collaborates with college departments to ensure policy compliance and accurate reporting.

The position supports a discretionary hybrid work arrangement and a 12-month term, with a starting salary within the posted range and benefits as part of the total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of experience.
• Ability to handle large amounts of data with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Experience engaging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger journals as required throughout the month.
• Complete account reconciliations for bank and key accounts every month.
• Maintain college asset and inventory records for changes through the year.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with policies.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and source documents.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data management

Independent work

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Financial Assistant (Financial Specialist I)

Salary Range:$34,494.00 – 36,057.00

Contract Term Length:12 Months

Standard Hours:37.5

Work Location:Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Edgewood Campus

Department: Finance

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Financial Assistant maintains financial records, primarily general ledger journals, bank reconciliations, and asset and inventory records. Ensures all activities comply with KCTCS policies and best practices, in collaboration with college departments.

Job Duties:

• Process general ledger journals as required throughout the month
  
• Complete account reconciliations for bank and key accounts every month
  
• Maintain college asset and inventory records for changes through the year
  
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with policies.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and source documents.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 0-2 years experience
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle large amounts of data with high accuracy
  
• Must be able to work independently.
  
• Commitment to working collaboratively.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting, policy compliance.
  
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Employee Rights -

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.