Financial Specialist

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFinancial SpecialistRequisition NumberRE54816Working TitleDepartment Name40526:Interdisciplinary Human DeveloWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level43Salary Range$19.18-30.68/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

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

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWhile there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.ShiftMonday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.Job SummaryThe Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.

HDI is seeking to fill a Financial Specialist position. This position ensure accurate and compliant fiscal operations through comprehensive transaction processing, financial reporting, and collaborative support for staff and leadership.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processes accounting transactions and maintains financial documentation across multiple funding sources to support accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal operations.
• Applies University of Kentucky financial systems and policies, along with state and federal regulations, to review transactions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance.
• Generates financial reports, monitors transaction accuracy, and participates in reconciliation activities to support strong financial oversight and documentation integrity.
• Provides guidance to staff, supports process improvement efforts, and collaborates with the Financial Specialist Lead and team members to enhance operational efficiency and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate for this position would possess comprehensive knowledge of University of Kentucky systems (e.g., PRD, SRM, Concur, JV, SAP, Tableau) and state and federal regulations to ensure all financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure all attached documents are accessible documents. Resumes and CVs cannot replace completed applications. All information must be entered into the application so we can accurately assess your education and related work experience for salary determination. To be considered, ensure each Work Experience entry includes: one job title per entry (create separate entries for multiple titles with the same employer), the hours worked per week, ending pay rate or salary and detailed job duties.

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Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply06/19/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe a time when you identified and corrected a financial discrepancy or error. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Which answer best represents your years of full time, paid work experience with financial systems such as SAP, Tableau, Concur.
   • None
   • More than 0 but less than 1 year
   • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
   • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
   • More than 3 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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