Financial Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing seeks a detail-oriented financial professional to support financial operations. Responsibilities include processing, reviewing, and reconciling transactions for assigned departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies and state/federal requirements.

The role uses SAP, Tableau, and Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and assist with resolving complex issues, contributing to continuous process improvement and accountability.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree plus 5 years of experience preferred.
• Accounting, Finance or Business Management exposure is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting processes required.

Aufgaben

• Process, review, and reconcile financial transactions for assigned departments.
• Prepare reports and monitor transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze financial data using SAP, Tableau, and Excel; assist with resolving complex accounting issues.
• Collaborate with College Business Office and university partners to support financial reporting.

Kenntnisse

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

Tableau

BW

Jobbeschreibung

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs;

Shift

Monday – Friday days

Job Summary

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical financial professional to support the College’s financial operations. This position is responsible for processing, reviewing, and reconciling financial transactions for assigned departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.

The position utilizes University financial systems, including SAP , Tableau, MS Excel, and other financial applications, to perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, prepare reports, and assist with resolving complex accounting and financial issues. This role works closely with the College Business Office, departmental personnel, and University partners to support financial reporting, monitor transactions, and provide guidance on financial processes and requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial and analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, strong proficiency in MS Excel, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This position also contributes to continuous process improvement, promotes compliance and accountability, and supports the College’s mission through effective financial management and collaboration.

This position is remote eligible, with an initial hybrid work arrangement requiring regular on-campus presence.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Windows, MS Office, FES , BW, SAP preferably within a university context: experience in business procedures and/or accounting functions; ability to successfully complete tasks within set deadlines; ability to communicate effectively, predisposition toward accuracy and attention to detail, a high level of professionalism and ability to work in a demanding job environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate Degree + 5 years of experience. Accounting, Finance or Business Management preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

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.