Administrative Staff Officer I

Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer I

Requisition Number
RE54441

Working Title
Financial Specialist

Department Name
3T000:Transportation Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, able to lift push or pull objects up to 10 lbs

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00-5:00 PM (40 hours/week); additional hours may be needed to meet departmental needs

Job Summary

The Administrative Staff Officer I (Financial Specialist) serves as a key financial operations resource within the Auxiliary and Transportation Services Centralized Business Office, providing specialized accounts receivable, billing, and inventory management support for Housing, Dining and Bookstore. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records through accounts receivable ledger maintenance, transaction validation, and reconciliation activities in accordance with university financial policies and internal controls.

The Administrative Staff Officer I (Financial Specialist) manages the full billing and revenue cycle from invoice preparation and distribution to payment application and collections follow-up ensuring timely and complete revenue capture university partnerships. Additionally, this role supports asset inventory tracking and compliance with university asset management standards through accurate record keeping in eBARS and related systems. The Administrative Staff Officer I (Financial Specialist) collaborates cross-functionally within the Centralized Business Office to maintain operational consistency, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and provide coverage support across divisions as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Customer Service, Cash Handling, Knowledge of SAP, Concur

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA + 2 Years

Deadline to Apply
05/26/2026

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