Financial Specialist

Job Title
Financial Specialist

Requisition Number
RE52444

Working Title

Department Name
88400:University Press

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

AA

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

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

May be required to lift, push or pull objects up to 25 lbs. Requires sitting for long periods of time and performing repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May occasionally require evening/weekend hours.

Job Summary

The University Press of Kentucky is the scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This position works closely with the Deputy Director and the Director of the University Press of Kentucky. Major job responsibilities include financial management and reporting, accounts payable, procurement, and office management. Successful candidates must be able to perform under changing circumstances and deadlines, be a self-starter, critical thinker, and have strong attention to detail. Knowledge of SAP financial system preferred. Background in accounting and/or book publishing preferred.

This position is located at University Press of Kentucky, 663 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

IEBC

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

SAP Finance, HR, Concur, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years related experience.

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply
12/03/2025

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.