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University of Kentucky

College Financial Analyst

Job Description

Posting Details Job Title College Financial Analyst Requisition Number RE55350 Working Title Department Name 8X000:

College of Fine Arts Work Location Lexington Grade Level 42 Salary Range $17.76-28.43/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 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computer, walking on campus Shift Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts is seeking a College Financial Analyst to support the college's financial operations through oversight of disbursement processing, ProCard administration, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting. This position serves as a key resource for faculty and staff, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with University policies and procedures. The College Financial Analyst plays an important role in maintaining strong internal controls, supporting financial stewardship, and promoting operational excellence across the college. The position partners closely with college leadership, faculty, and staff to provide guidance on financial processes, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. What You'll Do Oversee and monitor ProCard processing activities and ensure compliance with University and college policies Serve as a subject matter expert for payment requests, requisitions, reimbursements, and disbursement transactions Review financial transactions for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with business procedures Reconcile financial records, research discrepancies, and assist with resolving financial issues Provide guidance to faculty and staff on financial policies, procedures, and best practices Support strong internal controls and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery Maintain financial records and documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and University requirements What You'll Bring Experience managing financial transactions, reconciliation activities, or business operations Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships across the organization What's In It for You Opportunity to support the financial operations of a nationally recognized College of Fine Arts Meaningful collaboration with faculty, staff, and leadership across diverse academic programs Hybrid work eligibility with approval Professional growth through exposure to financial analysis, compliance, and higher education administration Comprehensive benefits package and commitment to employee development at the University of Kentucky Why Now? The College of Fine Arts continues to strengthen its financial operations and service model to better support its academic mission. This position offers the opportunity to become a trusted financial resource, contribute to process improvements, and help ensure the responsible stewardship of college resources while supporting faculty, staff, and students.
Skills / Knowledge
/ Abilities Experience with MS Windows, MS Word, Excel, Reconciliations. Ability to communicate effectively and have keen attention to detail. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 08/13/2026 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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. 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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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings

$87,600 / year median in Kentucky

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