Accounting Assistant

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 near Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

• Posting Number: NE
• Job Title: Accounting Assistant I
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Type of Employment: Regular Part‑Time
• Hours per Week: 25 hours
• Work Location: Murray, KY
• Employment Term: 12 Months
• Position Type: Staff – Non‑Exempt (Hourly)
• Department: Biological Sciences

Data entry, records maintenance, and report preparation.

• Maintaining departmental financial accounts
• Placing orders for equipment and supplies related to teaching and research
• Assisting in planning and management of departmental activities
• Ordering and obtaining office supplies
• Working with the Offices of Procurement and University Accounting

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• One year experience in bookkeeping or accounts management. Related college education may be exchanged for the experience requirement.
• Ability to work with details.
• Memory for oral and written directions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keyboarding, filing, bookkeeping, and microcomputer skills.

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.

• Posting Date: 05/26/2026
• Closing Date: 06/09/2026
• Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
• Staff Grade: 101
• Work Hours: Normal working hours.
• Physical Demands: Normal for office environment.
• Open Until Filled: No