Finance & Travel Operations Specialist

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist for Digital Learning to manage financial transactions, accounting records, and travel administration. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and proactive process improvements within the Finance & Administration team.

The position requires relevant education and experience, with knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, travel, and contract administration, and proficiency in Excel and enterprise

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with an equivalent combination of education and 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and internal controls while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a customer-focused environment requiring accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating across departments to resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver high-quality operational support.
• Experience using enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, journal entries, purchase orders, cash deposits, and related financial transactions.
• Maintain the integrity of vendor, asset, and financial records by ensuring transactions are complete, appropriately documented, and accurately coded.
• Reconcile financial records, identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor financial workflows and proactively follow up on outstanding approvals, documentation, or actions necessary to prevent delays.
• Recognize process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve customer service.
• Serve as a trusted operational resource for Finance & Administration by anticipating needs rather than simply responding to requests.

Skills

Professional Judgment

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle's DASH

Excel

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist for Digital Learning to manage financial transactions, accounting records, and travel administration. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and proactive process improvements within the Finance & Administration team.

The position requires relevant education and experience, with knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, travel, and contract administration, and proficiency in Excel and enterprise