Accounting Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Accounting Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51711


Working Title
Accounts Payable Specialist


Department Name
H4017: UKHC Controller


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
07


Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Remote, 4 mandatory onsite meetings per year



Job Summary

This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include: -Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices -Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management -Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements. The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry.

This position is 100% remote besides 4 mandatory onsite meetings per year, and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Computer skills such as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel; Adobe knowledge; a high regard for attention to detail and teamwork; and experience in finance and/or accounting and customer service.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

2 Year Associate



Deadline to Apply
09/28/2025


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.