Senior Grants Financial Analyst - Hybrid, AR & Payments

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants Financial Analyst Senior at University of Kentucky identifies, tracks and pursues payment on past due sponsored project accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment. It maintains positive sponsor relationships while pursuing accurate invoicing and timely payments.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data interpretation from award documents, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. After training, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered.

Qualifications

• Higher education and grants management experience.
• Technical reporting and analysis.
• Review and interpretation of legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, track and pursue payment on past due sponsored project accounts receivable.
• Assist daily posting of sponsor payments and aid in researching complex payments.
• Analyze award information and invoicing requirements using the financial system.

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Grants Financial Analyst Senior is responsible for identifying, tracking and pursuing payment on past due sponsored project accounts receivable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Completes collection efforts while ensuring positive relationships with sponsors and campus partners are maintained. Conducts research and utilizes award information to track down appropriate contacts for invoices and payment among various entity types. Also serves as backup for the Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate in the daily posting of sponsor payments, aiding them in research and application of complex payments as necessary. Ability to understand and interpret data in the financial system and award documentation regarding invoicing requirements necessary to success in position. Requires a self-motivated, tenacious, flexible and organized individual with an eye for detail and proven technical abilities utilizing excel to analyze and track data. Upon successful completion of training, this position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid work arrangement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Higher education and grants management experience; Technical reporting and analysis; Review and interpretation of legal agreements

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/26/2026

Our University Community

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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 (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your experience in Accounts Receivable Accounting and Collections?
  • 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
• * Please choose your years of paid full time work experience with payment application and balancing.
  • None
  • More than 0 up to 1 year
  • More than 1 year up to 2 years
  • More than 2 years up to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Describe a recent situation where you had to research and review information for the purpose of making a decision or recommendation.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Provide a recent example that illustrates your ability to communicate effectively.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your level of proficiency utilizing various software packages and reporting tools to complete data analysis, generate reports, and/ or investigate areas of concern.
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * Which of the following best describes your experience with juggling competing priorities, monitoring progress and successfully meeting deadlines?
  • I manage competing priorities in my daily tasks
  • I manage daily tasks as well as the occasional special project
  • I manage daily tasks, special projects and occasional long term projects
  • I routinely manage daily tasks, special projects and various long term projects
  • Other