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Accounting Assistant I
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Murray State University Department of Web Management
Murray, KY (In Person)
$28,371 Salary, Part-Time
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Accounting Assistant I Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 20260063NE
Job Title Accounting Assistant I
Number of Vacancies 1
About Murray State Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment Regular Part-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week 25 hours per week
Work Location Murray, KY
Employment Term 12 Months
Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department Biological Sciences
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities Data entry, records maintenance, and report preparation.
Maintaining departmental financial accounts
Placing orders for equipment and supplies as related to teaching and research
Assist in planning and management of departmental activities
Ordering and obtaining office supplies
Working with the Offices of Procurement and University Accounting
Minimum Education Requirements High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements One year experience in bookkeeping or accounts management. Related college education may be exchanged for the experience requirement.
Ability to work with details.
Memory for oral and written directions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Keyboarding, filing, bookkeeping and microcomputer.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 05/26/2026
Closing Date 06/09/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade 101
Work Hours Normal working hours.
Physical Demands Normal for office environment.