Accounting Business Analyst

Tennessee Department of Treasury; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state finance department in Nashville is seeking a qualified professional for analytical activities and report preparations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial disclosure documents, assisting with census data preparation, and compiling metric information for leadership. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role, which offers opportunities for process improvement and collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience with increasingly challenging assignments is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and financial reporting documents following GASB 68.
• Assist in preparing and distributing annual census data to employers.
• Compile and analyze monthly metric information for leadership.
• Evaluate local government entity defined benefit plans for compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to compile and analyze data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major

Job description

The Tennessee Department of Treasury impacts the lives of Tennesseans every day. Treasury is responsible for many of the financial operations of state government, including managing more than $125 billion in assets through its various investment programs. We administer the State’s Retirement Program, RetireReadyTN, which combines the state pension plan, Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, and the State’s Deferred Compensation plan. Treasury serves all Tennesseans by helping to educate and empower individuals to make informed financial choices, and by providing public-serving programs in the areas of college savings, financial literacy, unclaimed property, criminal injuries compensation, and more.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for the performance of monitoring and analytical activities and preparing reports, schedules and other deliverables to meet the needs of the Treasury Department’s internal and external customers, and performing other related work as required.

Performs assignments of routine and increasing complexity.

Learns procedures and practices on project management.

Manages multiple activities with varying deadlines.

Identifies and recommends process improvements.

Provide support to the Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Treasurer, and Senior Accounting Business Analyst by performing or assisting with special ad hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and financial reporting disclosure documents in accordance with GASB 68 as well as preparing/assisting with preparation of other applicable GASB 68 schedules, files, and the stabilization reserve trust asset balance schedule.
• Assist with the coordination, preparation and secure distribution of annual census data to employers and state and local government auditors.
• Prepare employer rate certification forms, perform reviews of rate information uploaded to Concord.
• Work with applicable division personnel to develop and/or refine metric reports that align with Treasury strategic goals, division goals and individual performance goals. Compile, analyze and take the lead in reporting monthly metric information to the Treasurer and executive leadership. Lead discussions with applicable division personnel as needed to address questions, concerns or obtain required information.
• Collect and review data of local government entity defined benefit plans subject to Public Chapter 990 to determine compliance with statutory requirements as well as review long range pension obligations or alternatives. Provide monitoring results to the employer as well as applicable designated representatives from Treasury and designated representatives from the Comptroller’s Offices of Local Government Audit, State Government Finance, and Local Government Finance. Lead discussions with each of the aforementioned parties as needed to address questions, concerns or obtain required information.
• Perform/assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by the Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Treasurer, and Senior Accounting Business Analyst. Such projects may include activities such as performing research and analysis, administering applications and disbursements, and collaborating with other functional areas.
• Update and/or create desk guides and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with increasingly challenging assignments is required.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with multiple levels of management and varying functional groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compile and analyze data for trends and issues.