Junior Accountant -Accounting and Budgeting

University of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis, TN is seeking a Junior Accountant to perform foundational accounting tasks under supervision. The role handles financial transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to support campus operations and research missions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least 1 year of professional accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1 year of professional accounting or financial analysis experience; or 5 years combined education/experience.
• Experience in higher education or public sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and support month-end close.
• Prepare cost and budget performance reports for management.
• Review procurement card transactions and verify supporting documentation.
• Assist with grant and research fund accounting as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel data functions

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Junior Accountant Market Range: 09 Hiring Salary: $22.77 - $28.85/Hourly The Junior Accountant performs foundational professional accounting and financial functions under the general supervision of the Financial Analysis and Reporting Manager. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions and journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with University of Tennessee System policies, state regulations, and applicable sponsor and grant requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, a customer-service focus, and a collaborative approach to supporting the financial operations and academic, clinical, and research missions of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Responsibilities

Processes, reviews, and codes non-labor financial transactions, ensuring appropriate business purpose and required approvals.

Partners with accounting and finance teams to support month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements.

Prepares financial reports and presentations on cost and budget performance for management review.

Performs timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of departmental accounts, general ledger entries and accounts, and internal bank accounts.

Reviews and analyzes account activity to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, variances, and outstanding items promptly.

Performs first-level review and reconciliation of university procurement card (OneCard) transactions in the Oracle financial system.

Verifies receipts, supporting documentation, and business purposes to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions.

Assists with fiscal monitoring of unrestricted, restricted, and grant-funded accounts.

Provides clear, professional guidance regarding UT Health Sciences business processes, financial documentation requirements, and procurement policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or cash management; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years. (Experience in higher education or the public sector is a plus.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technical skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically in Excel data functions.

Ability to quickly learn university enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Oracle Cloud).

Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), internal control structures, and fund accounting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines independently.

Work Schedule: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings.

Job Info

Job Identification 10488 Job Category Financial Posting Date 10/21/2026, 02:20 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 62 South Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38163, US