Senior Endowment & Trust Accounting Analyst

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to join University Financial Services. This role supports endowments, trusts, and gift accounting with technical financial expertise, reporting, and compliance across campus.

The position provides critical accounting support, collaborates with campus partners, and helps ensure accurate records and effective administration of endowed funds and charitable giving programs.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and 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.
• 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Tools

SAP

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to join University Financial Services. This role supports endowments, trusts, and gift accounting with technical financial expertise, reporting, and compliance across campus.

The position provides critical accounting support, collaborates with campus partners, and helps ensure accurate records and effective administration of endowed funds and charitable giving programs.