Finance Administrator

C061 Knox County Health Department; Dante (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Health Department in Dante, TN is seeking an experienced finance leader to plan, organize, and direct the financial affairs of the department. You will prepare the annual budget and monitor expenditures to ensure conformance with the approved budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of administrative or management experience with fiscal and budgeting responsibilities. Strong accounting and payroll experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management or closely related degrees.
• Experience: Three (3) years experience in an administrative or management capacity which include fiscal and budgeting, accounting, payroll or accounts payable responsibilities have been demonstrated.
• Substitution Clause Education: Additional education in the field will substitute for the required experience not to three (3) years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive accounting program.
• Prepare the annual budget of the local health department.
• Direct the preparation of statutory, regulatory and/or state and federal financial reports.
• Analyze financial statistics and other accounting data.
• Coordinate assigned functions with service delivery, administrative and programmatic functions.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Payroll management

Administrative management

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management or closely related degrees

Job description

Job Details

Advertisement Closes: 11/30/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade: Grade 21

Salary: $25.63 - $31.87

Hourly Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Knox County Health Department

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Rebecca Rains at [e-mail].

Summary

Provide for the planning, organization and direction of the financial affairs of a local health department. Prepare the annual budget of the department, monitor the budget to ensure conformance with provisions of the budget.

Description

Characterise the class: Provide for the planning, organization and direction of the financial affairs of a local health department. Prepare the annual budget of the department, monitor the budget to ensure conformance with provisions of the budget. Establish/maintain appropriate accounting procedures that comply with the rules and regulations. Prepare reports for the various entities requiring reports, plans. Develop, implement, and oversee adherence to goals and objectives of accounting, financial, reporting, budgeting, internal control and grants management functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management or closely related degrees.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in an administrative or management capacity which include fiscal and budgeting, accounting, payroll or accounts payable responsibilities have been demonstrated.

Substitution Clause Education: Additional education in the field will substitute for the required experience not to three (3) years.

Substitution Clause Experience: High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years experience equivalent to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position will substitute for the required education.

Post Employment Requirements

Employees in this class will be required to obtain credentials outlined below within a reasonable time, or if employees possess such credentials at the time of hire they will be required to maintain those credentials so long as they are employed in this capacity.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

Develop and manage a comprehensive accounting program. Prepare the annual budget of the local health department. Direct the preparation of statutory, regulatory and/or state and federal financial reports.

Analyze financial statistics and other accounting data. Coordinate assigned functions with service delivery, administrative and programmatic functions. Provide effective input into the agency’s strategic planning process. Supervise the billing and collection of monies for health services rendered by the department.

Prepare/participate in the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures. Direct operational analysis of accounting systems and reviews. Analyze and provide input on all budget related commitments, represent the financial interests of the agency, provide technical assistance to others on accounting and fiscal matters.

Arrange audits of regulated LHD accounts and administer and interpret policies, rules and laws. Coordinate the process and supervise staff.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this classification will typically perform their primary job duties under these conditions. These conditions may change on occasion in performing the duties of an individual position. Work is typically spent inside the office.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.

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Department Information

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts.

DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics.

The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

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