Accounting Specialist/UKHC

Accounting Specialist/UKHC

Job Title - Accounting Specialist/UKHC

Working Title - Accounts Payable Specialist

Department Name - UKHC Controller

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 07

Salary Range - $17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - AA

Required Related Experience - 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and walking to/from healthcare parking structure. This position is off campus.

Shift - Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. This is a remote position.

Job Summary - The UK HealthCare Controller's office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include: -Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices -Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management-Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements. The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers, and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high-volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is primarily remote. During the hiring process, candidates may be required to attend up to four on-site visits. After hire, there are a minimum of four mandatory on-site meetings each year. Travel time and related expenses for on-site attendance are non-reimbursable. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Preferred Education/Experience - Associate degree + 4 or more years Accounts Payable/Financial experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 09/16/2026

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, 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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