Finance Associate — Grants & Budgeting Expert

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a finance professional to oversee fiscal compliance, accounting, reporting, and travel processes for the Nutrition and Public Health Sciences department. You will advise principal investigators and faculty on Uniform Guidance and UT policies, process guest travel, and manage procurement documentation.

Responsibilities include Ledger reconciliation, budget planning, and supporting the department head with strategic financial initiatives and compliance

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Accounting or Related Field.
• Experience: At least two years of office experience with accounting skills.
• Knowledge: GAAP principles mastery.
• Software: Proficiency with common office and database software.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reporting: Proficient with spreadsheets and data reporting.
• Initiative: Ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for financial matters in the department.
• Reconcile monthly financial ledgers for state, start-up, gift, and research accounts.
• Research and resolve accounting and payroll issues affecting distributions.
• Prepare reports with estimates, projections, and spending recommendations.
• Process invoices and procurement card purchases with proper coding.
• Review change requests; close accounts under supervision as needed.
• Order office supplies and research new vendors and deals.
• Reconcile procurement card purchases and audit receipts.
• Prepare cash/deposits and submit contracts for review.
• Assist with budget planning, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Support travel budgeting and compliance for faculty and staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Office software

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Independent working

Reporting capability

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting or Related Field

Bachelors Degree

Tools

IRIS

DASH Adobe Acrobat Pro

Banner

Argos

Admit

AdAstra

Marketplace

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a finance professional to oversee fiscal compliance, accounting, reporting, and travel processes for the Nutrition and Public Health Sciences department. You will advise principal investigators and faculty on Uniform Guidance and UT policies, process guest travel, and manage procurement documentation.

Responsibilities include Ledger reconciliation, budget planning, and supporting the department head with strategic financial initiatives and compliance