Accounting Coordinator Senior

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.06–$33.69 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Loans, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, SAP, Student Loans, Student Services, Team Player, Tuition Fees, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
3 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Accounting Coordinator Senior Requisition Number RE54915 Working Title Department Name 3A050: STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $21.06-33.69/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

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit and stand for period of time. Some heavy lifting. Must be able to carry package across campus.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring federal law compliance and University's policies and procedures are implemented and validated for in excess of 30,000 students. Responsible for the accuracy of in excess of $500 million student tuition and fee accessed, providing support to the students and parents in excess of $200 million student tuition and fee collected and answer all the related questions regarding the total student receivable in excess of $30 million. Provided courteous, accurate, responsive and effective services to students, parents, university departments, and external agencies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills; teamwork; problem resolution; attention to detail/accuracy; high level customer service orientation. Knowledge of the SAP operating system and student loan programs is preferred; strong background working with Microsoft Office.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

BA + 3 yr

Background in cash handling and customer service required; background working with college/university student accounts/student loan accounts.

Deadline to Apply 07/08/2026 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 (*).

    • Describe your work experience providing customer service in a fast-paced work environment.

(Open Ended Question)

    • How many years of paid work experience do you have in a customer service position?
  • None

  • More than 0, through 1 year

  • More than 1 year, through 3 years

  • More than 3 years, through 5 years

  • More than 5 years

    • Describe a Customer Service problem you have encountered and how you handled it.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Which best describes your experience 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

About the Company

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University of Kentucky