Murray State University Murray , KY 42071
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Position Information
Posting Number 20240087NE Job Title Accounting Specialist Number of Vacancies 1 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 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.
About Murray State Benefits
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 Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Accounting and Financial Services Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
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
Office Administrative duties include:
Coordinate ordering office supplies
Maintain office purchasing card
Office Accounting duties include:
Reconcile and mail checks
Petty Cash
Perform other duties as requested by supervisory personnel
Minimum Education Requirements
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
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.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 06/14/2024 Closing Date 06/28/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate $15.63 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Work Hours
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Murray State University