Grants & Budget Finance Specialist

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville offers a Financial Specialist role to aid in planning, management and coordination of fiscal and human resources within the MAE department. The position carries signature authority as substitute for the Sr.

Business Manager and influences budgeting, grant management and compliance with university and governmental policies. Regular meetings with faculty help manage externally funded projects, appointments of student employees, and guide future proposals.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 5 years of accounting, business administration, and HR management experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Advanced knowledge of accounting policies and procedures; excellent communication, customer service and organization skills; ability to work independently and prioritize a heavy workload; excellent time-management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks; ability to work autonomously as well as within a team; sound interpersonal and communication skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, reconciles, and evaluates the accuracy of general ledgers, accounting details, revenues, expenditures, reports and balances; ensures compliance with policies.
• Provides guidance on financial policies, project budget revisions and reporting requirements.
• Prepares and coordinates budgets, assists in grant proposals, monitors grant funds.
• Maintains records of PI grants/contracts and budget expenditures; informs supervisor of financial status.
• Prepares cost transfer entries, documents, spreadsheets and databases for fiscal management.
• Tracks and posts entries for scholarships and department tuition waivers; ensures accuracy and compliance.
• Liaises with college and university personnel to verify financial records and respond to inquiries.
• Assists with year-end closing, carryover and surplus funds reporting.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of accounting

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Independent work

Time management

Autonomy and teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree with 4+ years accounting/HR experience

Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years accounting/HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

DASH Oracle

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville offers a Financial Specialist role to aid in planning, management and coordination of fiscal and human resources within the MAE department. The position carries signature authority as substitute for the Sr.

Business Manager and influences budgeting, grant management and compliance with university and governmental policies. Regular meetings with faculty help manage externally funded projects, appointments of student employees, and guide future proposals.