Accounting Specialist/UKHC

Job Summary

The UK HealthCare Controller’s office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include:

• Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices
• Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management
• Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements.
• The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed.
• This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers, and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high-volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is primarily remote. During the hiring process, candidates may be required to attend up to four on-site visits. After hire, there are a minimum of four mandatory on-site meetings each year. Travel time and related expenses for on-site attendance are non-reimbursable. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Physical Requirements

Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and walking to/from healthcare parking structure. This position is off campus.

Shift

Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a remote position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associate degree + 4 or more years Accounts Payable/Financial experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

07/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

- How many years of paid work experience do you have in accounting or finance (receiving/verifying income invoices, determining appropriate payment methods, obtaining required approvals, etc.)?

• None
• More than 0, up through 1 year
• More than 1 year, up through 3 years
• More than 3 years, up through 5 years
• More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter