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Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $44,678 - $71,469 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
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UnitedHealthcare —Lexington, KY
- $49,700 - $88,800 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Mid-level
- On-the-job training
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Financial Controller
Haymaker Company —Lexington, KY
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Alliance Coal LLC —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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VASCOR Ltd —Georgetown, KY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Assistant Plant Controller
Hyster-Yale Group —Berea, KY
- Full-time
- CPA
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate

University of Kentucky -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$44,678 - $71,469 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Bachelor of Arts
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Accountant Financial Analyst, Associate

Requisition Number

RE55167

Working Title

Department Name

3A600:Research Financial Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

$44,678-71,469/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting long periods of time. Occassional assistance with onsite deliveries up to 15lbs.

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Research Financial Services department within University Financial Services is seeking a candidate for the Financial Analyst Coordinator position. This individual provides financial, technical, and operational support to the department with primary responsibility for sponsored project master data management and cash application activities for sponsored projects.

Technical proficiency is essential as this position serves as a key resource for creating and maintaining grant-related master data within SAP, including grant accounts, WBS elements, sponsored programs, and related system data entries. The position evaluates account setup and budget transmissions, troubleshoots complex account data issues, develops and maintains process documentation, provides guidance on established procedures, and identifies opportunities to improve data integrity and related operational efficiency.

Accounting and analytical skills are critical to the role. Responsibilities include reconciling departmental and clearing cost centers, processing and supporting required records retention activities, performing financial analyses and reporting, processing fixed-price residual transfers, completing financial assessments, and supporting departmental budgeting and operational planning. The position identifies, documents, and reports cash posting discrepancies as required by current processes.

This position serves as the primary resource for processing and researching sponsored project cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, lockbox transactions, and federal letter of credit reimbursements. The individual conducts research to properly apply receipts, resolve discrepancies, identify necessary correcting entries, and maintain accurate supporting documentation. The role requires independent analysis and judgment to ensure sponsor payments are applied accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities include providing customer service and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining departmental records, processing routine departmental transactions, assisting with technical and data processing needs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

The Research Financial Services office operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with responsibilities that vary throughout the fiscal year and grant lifecycle. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities while adjusting workloads and timelines to meet operational needs and critical deadlines.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, accounting, communication

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

Accounting degree; technical skills, financial analysis, accounts receivable and cash processing experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

08/07/2026

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.

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