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Accounting Assistant I

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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.

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 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.

Regular Full-Time

Murray, KY

12 Months

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

University Store

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.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• 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.

08/12/2025

08/26/2025

No

$13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

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• Normal office hours
• Some Saturday work required

• 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.