Finance Officer (Onsite)

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking an energetic Finance Officer to join the Finance Division team. The role oversees financial management, accounts payable and procurement for MPHD.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a financial field and experience with financial reporting and data analysis, with strong integrity and communication skills for cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a financial related field.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable, procurement and reporting.
• Familiarity with Oracle financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, travel arrangements and reimbursement.
• Prepare financial reports utilizing data from Oracle and other reports as needed.
• Researches, interprets, analyzes and resolves financial problems.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy internally and with community partners.
• Handles routine questions regarding finance related activities.
• Performs other administrative and financially related duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Analyzing data

Analytical thinking

Active listening

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associates degree + experience

Tools

Oracle

Job description

The Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County (MPHD) is seeking an energetic and experienced Finance Officer to join our dedicated Finance Division team. Our staff is responsible for financial management, accounts payable and procurement for the Metro Public Health Department.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHDHR at (615)-340-5640.

• Performs duties including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, travel arrangements and reimbursement.
• Studies and verifies accurate financial information. Will prepare financial reports utilizing data from Oracle and other reports as needed.
• Researches, interprets, analyzes and resolves financial problems.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy internally and with community partners.
• Handles routine questions regarding finance related activities.
• Performs other administrative and financially related duties as needed.

Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have a Bachelors’ Degree in a financial related field.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Associates degree + years of experience in a correlating field.

• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Analyzing data
• Analytical thinking
• Active listening
• Acting with integrity