Mid Level Accounting Specialist Jobs
Mid level accounting specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own reconciliations, reporting cycles, and compliance processes end to end, often guiding junior staff and resolving issues without waiting for direction. Openings are concentrated across Education, Automotive, and Medical Devices, with 40% offering remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like BNY, STERIS, and BetaNXT hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Accounting Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE55046
Working Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Department Name: H4017: UKHC Controller
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 07
Salary Range: $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
AA
Required Related Experience:
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Physical Requirements:
Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and walking to/from healthcare parking structure. This position is off campus.
Shift:
Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a remote position.
Job Summary:
The UK HealthCare Controller’s office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include:
- Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices
- Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management
- Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements.
The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers, and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high-volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is primarily remote. During the hiring process, candidates may be required to attend up to four on-site visits. After hire, there are a minimum of four mandatory on-site meetings each year. Travel time and related expenses for on-site attendance are non-reimbursable. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience:
Associate degree + 4 or more years Accounts Payable/Financial experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:
07/16/2026
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.
Job Title: Accounting Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE55046
Working Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Department Name: H4017: UKHC Controller
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 07
Salary Range: $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
AA
Required Related Experience:
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None
Physical Requirements:
Regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and walking to/from healthcare parking structure. This position is off campus.
Shift:
Monday through Friday: Primarily days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a remote position.
Job Summary:
The UK HealthCare Controller’s office is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Accounts Payable Specialist position. This role provides direct support for processing day-to-day vendor invoice and payment obligations. Duties include:
- Processing Purchase Order and Non-Purchase Order invoices
- Resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Materials Management
- Ensuring all payment documentation adheres to University and UK HealthCare policy and procedure requirements.
The Accounts Payable specialist will provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed. This position will have frequent interaction with internal and external customers, and the successful candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and exhibit strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience working with electronic systems in a high-volume accounts payable environment, preferably in the Healthcare industry. This position is primarily remote. During the hiring process, candidates may be required to attend up to four on-site visits. After hire, there are a minimum of four mandatory on-site meetings each year. Travel time and related expenses for on-site attendance are non-reimbursable. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel); experience working with Adobe Acrobat; a high regard for attention to detail; strong customer service and teamwork skills; and experience working with electronic systems in a high volume accounts payable environment, preferably within the healthcare industry.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience:
Associate degree + 4 or more years Accounts Payable/Financial experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:
07/16/2026
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.
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Mid Level Accounting Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level accounting specialist job?
Position yourself around ownership and accuracy at scale. Highlight experience running full reconciliation cycles, closing periods independently, or maintaining compliance with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to show the specific systems you have worked in, such as ERP platforms or general ledger software, and quantify the scope of accounts or transactions you have managed. Demonstrating that you catch errors and resolve them without escalation signals genuine mid level readiness.
Which companies hire mid level accounting specialists?
Companies hiring mid level accounting specialists right now include BNY, STERIS, and BetaNXT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers corporate finance departments at large enterprises, regional mid-market firms, and high-growth companies building out their accounting infrastructure.
Are there remote mid level accounting specialist jobs?
Yes, and the share is meaningful. About 40% of mid level accounting specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how comfortably much of this work translates to distributed environments. Roles focused on reconciliations, reporting, and ledger management tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility, while positions requiring on-site document review or audit support are more likely to be fully in-person.
How do I move up to a mid level accounting specialist role?
The jump from entry level to mid level comes from progressively owning more of the accounting cycle rather than just supporting it. Early-career specialists build readiness by taking on month-end close tasks, refining reconciliation accuracy, learning the full chart of accounts, and volunteering for process improvement projects. Consistent delivery, familiarity with core accounting software, and a record of catching discrepancies independently are what signal you are ready to step into a mid level role.
Which industries hire the most mid level accounting specialists?
Mid Level accounting specialist roles concentrate in Education, Automotive, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high transaction volumes, face regulatory reporting requirements, or are scaling quickly enough to need specialists who can run accounting functions with limited oversight.