Education required to ensure success in this position:
•    Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting or related field.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:
•    Minimum two years’ experience; three to five years’ experience is preferred.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, ability to develop positive working relationships.
•    Willingness to participate in continuing education.

Special skills, knowledge, and abilities:
•    Knowledge of federal grant processes and requirements;
•    Interact with integrated computerized financial system (experience with Ellucian’s Banner Finance module preferred);
•    Work independently and collaboratively;
•    Establish priorities;
•    Work under pressure of deadlines, and excellent follow-up skills;
•    Operate various office equipment;
•    Work hours necessary to successfully complete duties of position.

License, certification, or registration necessary:
•    Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant, preferred

Physical requirements:
•    Some sedentary work in office.
•    Ability to travel to eastern Kentucky; some overnight travel may be required.

Environmental conditions:
•    Most work is in an interactive office environment
•    Field audits will require travel to eastern Kentucky and may necessitate working outside.  

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
•    Standard office equipment: computer, calculator, printers, fax machine, copier
•    A valid driver’s license is required.