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Accounting Assistant III
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An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$42,702 / year median in Kentucky
-14% projected decline
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Accounting Assistant III Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 20270022NE
Job Title Accounting Assistant III
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 Full-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY
Employment Term 12 Months
Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department Library
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities Accounts Management, compiling and preparing reports, files and documentation.
Job duties and responsibilities specific to department:
Responsible for paying invoices in Banner
Maintaining and reconciling P-Cards and processing payments.
Coordinating the ordering of office supplies and library equipment.
Reviewing and reconciling monthly e-prints, travel requests, rental car reservations, and requisitions.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements Two years of college credit.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements Three years of experience in a bookkeeping or accounts management area. Additional related education and experience may be exchanged for a portion of the requirements.
Ability to work with details, memory for oral and written directions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Keyboarding, bookkeeping, filing, and microcomputers.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 07/31/2026
Closing Date 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $15.19 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade 103
Work Hours Normal working hours.
Physical Demands Normal for office environment.