Accounting Specialist
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20250036NE

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 is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

VP for Student Affairs

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts management, training, providing solutions to complex issues, serving on committees.

• Accounts management
• Compiling and preparing reports.
• Maintaining accurate records, files and documentation.
• Residential College Heads:
  • Providing accounting and budgeting support
  • Monitor 19 additional purchasing cards and related transactions
  • Assist with audit requests
  • Train new College Heads and College Head Assistants with regard to budgets and purchasing card usage
  • Responsible for changing Residential College affiliations for students requesting a change

• Student Success Seminar:
  • Lead all effort with regard to completion of PA's and extra compensation forms for Success Seminar Instructors to include creation, dissemination, and monitoring approval of said forms.
• Provide support and training for grant program directors.
• Provide support and monitoring of all accounts within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
• Superuser with regard to the use of Banner.
• Student Affairs Scholarships:
  • Monitoring of accounts
  • Provide solutions with regard to aiding awards
  • Track the who, when, why and dollar amount with each scholarship award
  • Monitor and process contracts for service in Enrollment Management
• Student Affairs and Enrollment Management budget sheets:
  • Advise offices with regard to completion of the worksheets
  • Provides supporting materials and documents for each worksheet
  • Prepare all worksheets for final review by supervisor
• Collect dues, process checks, and correspond with students in ODK and Gamma Beta Phi national honor societies.
• Serve on committees and provide input with regard to budget and event activities: Family Weekend, Veterans Day Celebration, Senior Breakfast, Dunkers Educational Emergency Fund.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Two years of college credit.

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.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Banner experience preferred,

Posting Date:

11/07/2024

Closing Date:

11/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$15.63 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

104

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours.
• Some work on weekends required.

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment.

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