ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 - 10062026-81557

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a detail-oriented accounting assistant in Nashville, stationed at the Debra K Johnson Rehabilitation Center. You will help prepare and maintain sub-professional accounting records, financial statements, and reports under general supervision.

Responsibilities include reconciling invoices, auditing expenses, processing payroll changes, and providing guidance to coworkers on accounting databases and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
• Experience equivalent to two years of full-time clerical accounting or auditing work.
• Substitution of Education/Experience rules may apply as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms.
• Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers.
• Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
• Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs.
• Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers.
• Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re-issue as necessary.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
• Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
• Provides training to co-workers in the operation of accounting-based databases, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PC

Phone

Printer

Scanner

Calculator

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,261.00 - $4,081.00

Salary (Annually) $39,132.00 - $48,972.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Correction

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

This position is located at Debra K Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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 two years of full-time clerical accounting or auditing work.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for the required experience under one of the following conditions: 4.5 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a one-year substitution, 9 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two-year substitution; 12 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two and a half year substitution; 15 quarter hours in accounting and bookkeeping is equivalent to a three-year substitution.

Overview

Under general supervision, an employee in this class works in the preparation and maintenance of sub-professional accounting records, financial statements, and/or reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This class differs from that of Account Clerk in that an incumbent of the latter performs bookkeeping and clerical tasks of a more routine nature. This class differs from that of Accounting Technician 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, reports, and financial statements of greater volume, difficulty, and/or complexity.

Responsibilities

• Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions.
• Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
• Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately.
• Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
• Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re-issue as necessary.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
• Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
• Provides training to co-workers in the operation of accounting-based databases, policies, and procedures.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Manages Complexity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Business Insight
• Plans and Aligns

Knowledge

• Economics and Accounting
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Time Management
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics

Abilities

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

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Scannerla
• Calculator