Accounting Specialist: Grant Finances & Compliance

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the SWORPS TCSEPP program in Nashville. You will process financial transactions, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support staff with fiscal guidance and training.

The role emphasizes audit-ready records, vendor coordination, and internal controls, with a path to improve procedures and documentation. A grant-funded, full-time, hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible accounting and administrative experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial transaction processing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn University financial/procurement systems.

Aufgaben

• Process day-to-day financial transactions with accuracy and proper approvals.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and university offices to fix problems and missing documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready records and provide documentation for sponsor invoicing, audits, and closeout.
• Support purchasing, vendor management, and related contract paperwork.
• Handle travel and University card activity; review, approve, and route items for final review.
• Manage petty cash and gift cards with strong documentation and internal controls.
• Help staff understand fiscal processes; assist onboarding and training; communicate updates.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Accounting basics

Policy communication

Staff training

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

University financial systems

DASH or similar systems

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in accounting/related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

DASH

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the SWORPS TCSEPP program in Nashville. You will process financial transactions, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support staff with fiscal guidance and training.

The role emphasizes audit-ready records, vendor coordination, and internal controls, with a path to improve procedures and documentation. A grant-funded, full-time, hybrid work arrangement is offered.