Capital Construction Accounting Spec

Posting Details

• Job Title
  :
  Capital Construction Accounting Spec
• Requisition Number
  : RE55195
• Working Title
  :
• Department Name
  : 3CC00:
  
  Capital Project Management
• Work Location
  :
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level
  : 44
• Salary Range
  : $44,/year
• Type of Position
  :
  Staff
• Position Time Status
  :
  Full-Time
• Required Education
  : BA
• Required Related Experience
  : 3 yrs
• Physical Requirements
  :
  Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs;
  Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods;
  Repetitive motion.
• Shift
  : 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Job Summary
:
Support the Financial Operations Behind Campus Construction Projects. The University of Kentucky is seeking a Capital Construction Accounting Specialist to provide financial and administrative support for capital construction projects from planning through project closeout. This role helps ensure construction projects are supported by accurate financial management, strong internal controls, and effective coordination among project teams, vendors, and campus stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity while supporting the delivery of critical campus improvements.

• Coordinate purchasing, payments, and financial activities for capital construction projects
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and funding balances
• Review and reconcile project costs, labor charges, and financial transactions
• Support billing, payment processing, and financial reporting activities
• Maintain accurate project, contract, and financial records
• Assist with contract modifications, budget adjustments, and cash handling activities
• Collaborate with project managers, vendors, business staff, and campus partners to support project success
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects

• Experience in accounting, finance, project administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP or similar platforms
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of related experience

• Meaningful impact:
  Support projects that enhance the university’s physical infrastructure
• Varied responsibilities:
  Participate in accounting, financial analysis, project support, and records management
• Professional growth:
  Develop expertise in construction finance, project accounting, and university operations
• Collaborative environment:
  Work alongside project managers, business professionals, and campus stakeholders
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Successful capital projects depend on strong financial oversight and accurate project accounting. In this position, you’ll help ensure construction funds are managed responsibly, financial records remain audit-ready, and project teams have the information they need to make informed decisions. You’ll be part of a team that helps turn plans into completed projects, supporting the facilities and spaces that serve students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

MS Windows/Office; SAP;
Construction Scheduling Software
Demonstrated experience performing accounting analysis; preparing, approving, and posting complex journal entries; preparing account reconciliations; reviewing highly complex accounting transactions; and generating schedules, reports, and other forms of financial output.

No

Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance
Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration (BBA)
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) — Desirable

08/13/2026

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