Athletics Accounting Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Athletics Accounting Specialist

Requisition Number

RE53171

Working Title

Department Name

12D00:UKAA - Administrative Support

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Athletics Accounting Specialist

Requisition Number

RE53171

Working Title

Department Name

12D00:UKAA - Administrative Support

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

42

Salary Range

$17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position

Staff

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 Apply

02/12/2026

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)

1. * 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

2. * 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

3. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * 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)

1. * 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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