ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 - 10072026-81617

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks an Accounting Clerk in Nashville, TN. Under general supervision, you will maintain sub-professional accounting records, financial statements, and reports, supporting the Department of Finance and Administration.

The position is hybrid (in office and remote) and involves processing invoices, audits of expenses, payroll adjustments, and preparing requisitions and vouchers, while assisting internal and external customers with clear information.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading comprehension and numerical data.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Calculates invoice totals, adjustments, and deductions to generate reports and forms.
• Audits travel expenses, requisitions, AR/AP vouchers, and state card purchases.
• Allocates expenses internally to the correct accounting strings for proper funding.
• Processes paycheck modifications; generates requisitions and purchase orders.
• Researches outstanding checks and overpayments; handles cancellations or re-issues.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers with clear information and next steps.
• Monitors trust funds, vendor contracts, time sheets, and daily reporting.
• Provides training on accounting databases and procedures.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Printer

Scanner

Calculator

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,261.00 - $4,900.00

Salary (Annually) $39,132.00 - $58,800.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Finance and Administration

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

Supporting Department of Human Services

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html

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
• Scanner
• Calculator