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Athletics Accounting SpecialistUniversity of Kentucky

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Lexington, KY
Job Summary

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job TitleAthletics Accounting Specialist
Requisition NumberRE53171
Working Title
Department Name12D00:UKAA - Administrative Support
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level42
Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Athletics Business Office is seeking an Athletics Accounting Specialist, which handles vendor payments, processes invoices, resolves vendor inquiries and discrepancies regarding payments while ensuring compliance with the university financial policies. This position will also be responsible for daily bank deposits and processing monthly campus payments for the Athletic Department. The position will maintain accurate and organized historical financial records and must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply02/12/2026
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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How much work-related experience do you have with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * Indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in cash handling.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with the Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) and/or SEC?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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