Accounting Specialist

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.

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 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

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term 12 Months

Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department Accounting and Financial Services

Routine fiscal tasks of restricted funds, including grant and cost sharing reconciliations, and agency invoicing and reporting as well as office administrative and accounting duties.

• Specific
  
  Job Duties:
  • Review month e-print reports to ensure documentation is complete and accurate for permanent grant file
  • Prepare and send final invoices to agencies
  • Reconcile and initiate closing of grants once final payment is received
  • Index grant documents in BDMS
  • Process receivables
  • Prepare and send monthly BVC invoices
  • Annual subcontract monitoring
  • Supervise student workers
• Coordinate ordering office supplies
• Maintain office purchasing card
• Reconcile and mail checks
• Petty Cash
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisory personnel
• Two years of college in a business-related field

• Four years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience. Additional related education may be exchanged for up to two years of required experience.
• Must possess excellent office, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to work with a variety of people.
• 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, office management and procedures, word processing, database management, microcomputer, and other office machines.

Posting Date 09/04/2026

Closing Date 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have two years of college in a business related field?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have four years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document

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