Accounting Assistant I Job at Inside Higher Ed, Murray, KY

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Murray, KY

Job Description

Posting Number:

20250093NE

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant I

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:

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.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

University Store

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Data entry, records maintenance, and report preparation.

  • Processing invoices
  • Preparing daily bank deposits
  • Reconciling student and department accounts
  • May require limited assistance with cashiering
  • Maintaining accurate records, files, and documentation
  • Compiling and preparing reports
  • Accurate data entry
  • General office duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

  • 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.
Posting Date:

08/12/2025

Closing Date:

08/26/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

101

Work Hours:

  • Normal office hours
  • Some Saturday work required
Physical Demands:

  • This position is may require standing, walking, kneeling, stretching, reaching and climbing.
  • Employee may move items up to 30 pounds and occasionally weighing as much as 40 pounds.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Saturday,

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