Budget & Financial Operations Specialist

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville seeks a financial professional to perform financial reporting, budget preparation, analysis, and grant/contract work for the Center of Learning, Education, & Employment (CLEE). The role serves as backup to the Business Financial Manager and handles budgets, reconciliation, procurement, AP/AR, and general accounting tasks.

You will collaborate with program leadership, prepare periodic budgets and statements, and support audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience with university financial processes preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train others and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation support for the CLEE.
• Assist with grant and contract accounting and procurement processes.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor department expenditures and compliance.
• Support transitions to new budget processes and provide reporting to sponsors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget management

Audit & reconciliation

Grant accounting

Contract management

Procurement

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

DASH

Job description

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville seeks a financial professional to perform financial reporting, budget preparation, analysis, and grant/contract work for the Center of Learning, Education, & Employment (CLEE). The role serves as backup to the Business Financial Manager and handles budgets, reconciliation, procurement, AP/AR, and general accounting tasks.

You will collaborate with program leadership, prepare periodic budgets and statements, and support audits and compliance.