Posted July 24, 2026
Capital Construction Accounting Spec
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 286051069
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Capital Construction Accounting Spec |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55195 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CC00:Capital Project Management |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $44,678-71,469/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion. |
| Shift | 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday) |
| Job Summary |
Support the Financial Operations Behind Campus Construction Projects
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Capital Construction Accounting Specialist to provide financial and administrative support for capital construction projects from planning through project closeout. This role helps ensure construction projects are supported by accurate financial management, strong internal controls, and effective coordination among project teams, vendors, and campus stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity while supporting the delivery of critical campus improvements. What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Requirements
What’s In It for You
Why Now Successful capital projects depend on strong financial oversight and accurate project accounting. In this position, you’ll help ensure construction funds are managed responsibly, financial records remain audit-ready, and project teams have the information they need to make informed decisions. You’ll be part of a team that helps turn plans into completed projects, supporting the facilities and spaces that serve students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office;SAP; Construction Scheduling Software Demonstrated experience performing accounting analysis; preparing, approving, and posting complex journal entries; preparing account reconciliations; reviewing highly complex accounting transactions; and generating schedules, reports, and other forms of financial output. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration (BBA) Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) — Desirable |
| Deadline to Apply | 08/13/2026 |
| 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 follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Briefly describe a time when you used an advanced spreadsheet to solve a problem, calculate/track complex financial data, or provide useful information to decision makers.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How many years’ experience do you have in obtaining, abstracting and collating data?
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1, through 3 years
- More than 3, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe a specific project to which you contributed that impacted organizational improvement.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Which of the following best describes your experience with juggling competing priorities, monitoring progress and successfully meeting deadlines?
- I manage competing priorities in my daily tasks
- I manage daily tasks as well as the occasional special project
- I manage daily tasks, special projects and occasional long term projects
- I routinely manage daily tasks, special projects and various long term projects
- * Please pick one of the following topics and describe a time when you had to deal with a similar situation (i.e. what was the situation, what actions did you take, what was the outcome?): (1) confronting a peer about a problem or conflict (2) planning an event or a program (3) leading a group project or exercise (4) juggling multiple priorities in a narrow time frame (5) working with individuals from very different backgrounds.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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