ACCOUNT CLERK - 11032026-82176

State of Tennessee; Tiptonville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Tiptonville is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeping clerk to maintain journals, ledgers, and routine financial records under supervision. This full-time role supports the Department of Correction and involves processing invoices, reconciling inventory, and preparing standard reports.

Education equals high school completion with one year of bookkeeping or related clerical experience; substitutions allowed for education or experience.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of routine bookkeeping, or routine clerical auditing work.
• Completion of nine quarter hours of study in accounting or bookkeeping may substitute for the required experience.
• Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms.
• Reconciles physical inventory counts against electronic inventory data and verifies data entries and receiving reports for accuracy.
• Provides friendly, courteous customer service to internal and external customers and explains account status information and policies.
• Fields calls from customers to explain account status and procedures and other information as required.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers by providing clear information.
• Maintains account entries in electronic databases to ensure accurate records.
• Maintains paper files including invoices, adjustment forms, and court orders to meet record-keeping requirements.
• Travels to internal and external sites to deliver mail, make deposits, and pick up departmental packages.

Skills

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Active Learning and Listening

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,925.00 - $3,650.00

Salary (Annually) $35,100.00 - $43,800.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Tiptonville, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of routine bookkeeping, or routine clerical auditing work; qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year for year basis; completion of nine quarter hours of study in accounting or bookkeeping from an accredited college, technical institute or vocational school may be substituted for the required experience.

Overview

Under general supervision, employees in the class perform bookkeeping and clerical tasks involved in maintaining journals, ledgers, and other financial records. Work in this class requires the application of bookkeeping knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of routine reports according to established procedures. This class differs from Accounting Technician 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for sub professional accounting duties of considerable difficulty and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms.
• Reconciles physical inventory counts against electronic inventory data. Verifies electronic data entries and receiving reports to ensure accuracy.
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a friendly and courteous manner to promote healthy relationships and provide exceptional customer service.
• Fields calls from external and internal customers to explain account status information, internal policies and procedures, and other information as required.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information.
• Maintains account entries in electronic databases to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Maintains paper files including but not limited to invoices, adjustment forms, and court orders as required to meet record keeping requirements.
• Travels to internal and external sites on foot to deliver mail, make bank deposits, and pick up relevant departmental packages.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Knowledge

• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Active Learning and Listening

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Printer
• Calculator