Budget & Grants Finance Specialist

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Knoxville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Center of Learning, Education, & Employment seeks a finance professional to handle financial reporting, budget preparation, analysis, and grant/contract work. You will back up the Business Financial Manager and help manage department budgets, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting tasks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and attention to detail in a hybrid work setting located in Knoxville, TN, with a target start

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 4 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: knowledge of office functions, accounting recordkeeping, spreadsheets, and computer operation.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively; strong detail orientation.

Responsibilities

Provides financial support for the CLEE Department including monitoring and reconciling revenue, disbursments, expenditures, and other financial activity.
Collaborates with the Financial Business Manager to prepare budgets, financial statements, and year-end closeout.
Processes invoices, requisitions, travel, payroll, and other financial transactions in the system.
Supports accounts payable/receivable procedures and maintains documentation for audits.