Accounting Generalist - Full-time - Budget and Finance

Rutherford-County-Government; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension

401(k)

Roth 401(k)

457(b)

Student Loan Forgiveness

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rutherford County Government is seeking an Accounting Generalist in Budget and Finance to own core accounting workflows ensuring funds are accurate, auditable, and decision-ready. You will support budget development, monitoring, and financial reporting with senior-level ownership of month-end close and audit documentation.

The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems/ERPs.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and reporting discipline.
• Clear communicator with a problem-solver mindset and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger activity; research and resolve variances.
• Support Budget development, monitoring, and forecast updates.
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and recurring Finance reports.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close and audit documentation.
• Partner with departments to improve controls, accuracy, and timeliness.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Communication

ERP/financial systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Annual Salary Range: $60,494 - $64,915

As an Accounting Generalist in Budget and Finance, you'll provide senior-level ownership of core Accounting workflows that keep Government funds accurate, auditable, and decision-ready. Your work supports strategic impact across Budget planning and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger activity; research and resolve variances
• Support Budget development, monitoring, and forecast updates
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and recurring Finance reports
• Assist with month-end/year-end close and audit documentation
• Partner with departments to improve controls, accuracy, and timeliness

Required qualifications/skills:

• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems/ERPs
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and reporting discipline
• Clear communicator with a problem-solver mindset and high integrity

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
• Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitments

• To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.
• To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
• To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
• To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
• To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.