Student: Billing Clerk

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a student associate to read maintenance work orders and prepare bills in Appfolio. This off-campus role is not affiliated with UK and requires you to be a current UK student.

You will translate technician narratives into clear descriptions and compute simple math for hourly billing, while coordinating with Accounting and Maintenance teams. Desk and computer will be provided in a shared office; business casual environment, scent free, and pet-friendly with

Qualifications

• Touch typing and general Windows computer skills to interface with the Appfolio system.
• The candidate should be able to read, write, and understand colloquial English.
• Being able to do simple math, such as multiplying an hourly billing rate by the number of hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders returned by maintenance technicians to prepare bills for the work done and money spent on materials.
• Rewrite the work description in complete sentences, remedying grammar and filling in missing details by reading receipts for materials purchased.
• The bill is created in an online system called Appfolio. Accounting and Maintenance staff sit nearby for questions. This will be an ongoing job with about the same workload each week.

Skills

Touch typing

Windows

Reading comprehension

Tools

Appfolio

Job description

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Read work orders returned by maintenance technicians to prepare bills for the work done and money spent on materials.

There are several different labor rates and uploads for materials. You will read the work description and rewrite it in complete sentences, sometimes remedying grammar errors and filling in missing details by reading the receipts for the materials purchased for the job.

The bill is created in an online system called Appfolio. Accounting and Maintenance people sit nearby so you can ask questions about particular line items or jobs. This will be an ongoing job with about the same workload each week.

Additional Info: If hired, you will have a desk and a desktop computer in the main area where you can interact with people who know the company and the work. We are business casual, scent free (no perfumes), and animal friendly (expect small dogs in the office).

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Touch typing and general Windows computer skills are needed to interface with the online Appfolio system.
• The candidate should be able to read, write, and understand colloquial English.
• Being able to do simple math, such as multiplying an hourly billing rate by the number of hours worked.

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• A general knowledge of a handyman’s world would be helpful, along with the ability to think logically and fill in gaps where they may exist in a technician’s narrative.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/20/2026

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.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 11/19/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No