Financial Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is seeking a meticulous financial professional to support the college’s financial operations. You will process, review, and reconcile financial transactions for assigned departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies and state/federal requirements.

You will use SAP, Tableau, MS Excel, and other financial tools to perform reconciliations, analyze data, prepare reports, and assist with complex accounting issues, collaborating

Qualifications

• Must have associate degree and 5+ years in accounting/finance.
• Accounting, finance, or business management background preferred.
• Experience with financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and reconcile financial transactions for assigned departments.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports; ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with business office and university partners to improve processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Account reconciliation

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

SAP

Tableau

MS Excel

MS Office

BW

Job description

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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.

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 10/11/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of paid work experience do you have in accounting or finance?
  • None
  • More than 0 years, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
  • More than 6 years, up through 8 years
  • More than 8 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * Please describe your work experience with financial transactions and account reconciliation.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working in a business office.
  • none
  • more than 0, up through 1 year
  • more than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • more than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • more than 5 years