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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Job Title	Financial Specialist
Requisition Number	RE54427
Working Title
Department Name	8T110:College of Social Work
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	prolonged exposure to computer screens; repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/twisting/typing); lifting/pulling/pushing objects up to 30lbs
Shift	Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with some evenings/weekends as needed
Job Summary	THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. To continue to advance and live into possibilities, we are recruiting a Financial Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties: Financial Analysis prepare monthly account reconciliations/monitor the accuracy of posted transaction daily work with business office members to resolve issues discovered during reconciliation monitor/facilitate financial activities (e.g., payroll and expense reconciliations, income, endowments, gifts, grants, etc.) assist faculty/staff program directors with budgets & projections serve as day-to-day point of contact for accounts generate financial reports as requested by financial leadership as needed Business Processes & Supervision comprehensive understanding of all business processes re: financial transactions (travel reimbursement/advances, procurement of goods/services, utilizing UK systems/forms, etc.) process business documents for senior leadership, as needed provide direction/guidance/problem resolution related to processing of business documents to the college—in collaboration with the senior leadership ensure business documents are processed accurately within the guidance of the University and federal/state policies and procedures assist business officer/staff members during annual budget cycle supervise account managers and administrative staff Process Improvement create/develop/streamline process and workflows to service CoSW faculty, staff, students, and external constituents identify areas of improvement and provide solutions establish administrative and business operations practices and procedures with appropriate internal controls and within guidance of UKY guidelines Professional Standards, Customer Service, Compliance model and promote excellent customer service for faculty, staff, students, internal/external colleagues attend business office meetings responsible for expanding professional knowledge through training, classes, and seminars of UK policy, procedures, system to better serve CoSW employees and students interpret and enforce UKY policies and regulations and in consistency with best practices (e.g., UKY Business Policies and Procedures, Administrative and Governing Regulations general business office management (calendar/email management/preparing agenda/taking minutes)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/22/2026
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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* Please describe your experience with Salesforce and Smartsheet.
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* Please describe a time when you had to advise a program director, or person in leadership, on their budget projections.
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