Account Technician - Jackson, TN/On-Site

STI; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Jackson, Tennessee seeks a temporary Account Technician to support Central Accounting with invoicing and timely payments to contracted vendors. The role focuses on logging, reviewing, auditing, and processing invoices for accurate entry into the TFACTS and Edison accounting systems.

The position is on-site in Jackson for 6+ months, requiring attention to detail, adherence to state policies, and collaboration with program and fiscal staff to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable or accounting support (1+ year preferred).
• Ability to perform data entry with accuracy and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Edison or TFACTS is a plus but not required.
• Must pass background check and work on-site in Jackson, TN.

Responsibilities

• Log and review invoices for accuracy and compliance with state policies.
• Audit invoice documentation to identify and correct errors.
• Enter invoice data into TFACTS and Edison for processing and payment.
• Reconcile discrepancies by coordinating with program staff, providers, and fiscal staff.
• Maintain records and follow filing/documentation standards.
• Assist with other accounting or administrative tasks to reduce backlog.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Tools

TFACTS

Edison

Job description

Summary

The Department of Children’s Services seeks temporary Account Technician staff to support Central Accounting with invoicing and timely payments to contracted vendors. The primary responsibility of this role is to log, review, audit, and process invoices to ensure accurate and timely entry into the Tennessee Family and Child Tracking System (TFACTS) and Edison accounting system.

Account Technician

Jackson, TN/On-Site

6+ Months

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Log and review existing and new invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state policies and procedures.
• Audit invoice documentation to identify and correct errors before submission.
• Enter invoice data into TFACTS and Edison for processing and payment.
• Reconcile discrepancies by coordinating with program staff, providers, and fiscal staff.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established filing and documentation standards.
• Assist with other accounting or administrative tasks as assigned to reduce backlog and improve workflow efficiency.

Required Technical And Job Experience

• Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting support (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to review financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Data entry experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems; prior experience with Edison or TFACTS preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow established procedures, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with staff and providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Qualifying full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the for the required education on case-by-case basis.
• Prior state government accounting system experience a plus but not required.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to placement.
• Must be able to work onsite in the Jackson DCS office; remote work is not permitted for this assignment.
• The Jackson DCS office is located at 225 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jackson, TN 3830.

Work Conditions & Support

• Laptops and necessary system access will be provided.
• Central Accounting staff will provide training and ongoing guidance to ensure employees understand procedures and system requirements.
• Work will be performed in a professional office setting during standard business hours.