Title:                           Accounting Specialist

Status:                        Part-time, non-exempt

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

KSTC:

The Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) (www.kstc.com), is a statewide independent and innovative 501(c)(3) non-profit leader, that powers Kentucky’s growth by cultivating knowledge, talent and innovation.

KSTC’s Finance & Accounting department oversees all elements of finance for our broad portfolio of programs including accounting, AP & AR, audit, tax and banking/investment and seeks to add a part-time staff to support the growing workload.

Position duties include:

• Bank account reconciliations:
  • Monthly reconciliations of cash accounts
  • Clearing Positive Pay exceptions
  • Researching and correcting variances
• Assisting the Accounts receivable function by:
  • Preparing invoices
  • Preparing and reviewing monthly aging reports
  • Reconciling general ledger receivable accounts to receivable subledgers
• Assist the Accounts Payable functions by:
  • Reviewing, compiling and monitoring new and existing contracts
  • Monitoring and managing corporate credit cards
• Assist month-end and year-end closing and reporting by:
  • Collecting, reviewing and compiling information supporting transactions recorded in general ledger
  • Preparing and entering journal entries recording transactions in the general ledger
  • Analyzing and reconciling designated general ledger accounts
• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports and data.
• Assisting in the documentation and compliance requirements for federal and state grants
• General administrative tasks such as document creation, data entry, electronic and paper filing, and scanning

Skills & Experience

• Required: Associate’s degree
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, with additional preference in Accounting or Finance
• Required: Minimum two years of relevant experience
• Required: Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.  Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat a plus
• Required: Proficiency in accounting software applications
  • Experience with Financial Edge NXT is a strong plus
• Required: Ability to work in the United States
• Preferred: Experience with federal grant financial management and administration

Compensation: $20 to $30 per hour based on education and work experience, & limited benefits package, including retirement benefits.

Hours and Location: This position will average 20 hours per week, though may flex to 30 hours per week during certain period, yet with a flexible schedule. The position will be based in our Lexington headquarters.

KSTC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications are now being accepted and will be processed as they are received, with screening for interviews beginning immediately.