Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Posting Details

Job Title Accountant Financial Analyst Senior

Requisition Number RE55566

Department Name 3A250:

Endowment Services

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 45

Salary Range $48,/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education BA

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Required Related Experience 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating.

Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Support the Stewardship and Financial Integrity of University Endowments and Trusts

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accountant Financial Analyst Senior to join the University Financial Services team.

This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities related to endowments, trusts, and gift accounting. The role provides technical financial expertise, manages critical reporting and accounting functions, supports campus stakeholders, and helps ensure accurate financial records, compliance, and effective administration of endowed funds and charitable giving programs.

• Prepare annual and periodic endowment reports, stewardship reports, spending distribution reports, gift reconciliations, and required financial surveys
• Analyze financial data and reconciliation results, providing concise and accurate reporting for management review
• Support colleges, business officers, development officers, and other campus partners with endowment accounting policies, procedures, budgeting, and planning activities
• Review and process endowment account creation and maintenance documentation within SAP while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist with financial statement footnotes, audit support, interim reporting, journal vouchers, and month-end endowment accounting activities
• Coordinate accounting and administrative activities related to charitable trusts, gift annuities, and external trust agreements
• Monitor trust and annuity performance, maintain payment schedules, and record related accounting activity in Excel and SAP
• Identify opportunities to improve endowment-related processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across the university

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial information and identify discrepancies
• Experience working with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Professional communication skills with a customer service-focused approach when working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to review, maintain, and interpret complex financial records and documentation
• Initiative and adaptability in supporting projects, audits, and evolving accounting requirements
• Experience navigating financial systems and managing data accuracy within reporting environments

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of related experience

• Opportunity to contribute to the financial stewardship and long-term sustainability of university endowments and charitable assets
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, endowment, trust, and gift administration responsibilities
• Collaborative work with University Financial Services, the Office of Philanthropy, and campus partners across the institution
• Hybrid work eligibility with approval
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Strong stewardship of endowments, trusts, and gift assets is essential to supporting the university’s financial responsibilities and long-term objectives. This role helps ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and effective management of resources that benefit colleges, programs, and initiatives across campus.

As reporting requirements, financial oversight expectations, and philanthropic activity continue to evolve, this position provides critical expertise and support to campus partners while…