Temporary – Accounting and Finance Administrative Staff (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) in Nashville seeks a Temporary – Accounting and Finance Administrative Staff (Pool) to provide general accounting and professional support across the Finance & Accounting, Budget, and Bursar offices.

Responsibilities include complex administrative tasks, assisting with financial statements, managing accounts payable, and supporting budget, grant management, invoicing, and reconciliations. Bachelor’s in accounting with 5 years of experience required; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional-level accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex administrative functions related to accounting operations.
• Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s financial statements.
• Manages accounts payable transactions.
• Researches and resolves complex questions/issues regarding various accounting topics for the College.
• Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s budget statements, with day-to-day operations within the Bursar’s office, and with grant management, invoicing, and reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word

Outlook

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title

Temporary – Accounting and Finance Administrative Staff (Pool)

Position Summary

Provides general accounting and professional support in the Finance & Accounting, Budget, and Bursar offices

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex administrative functions related to accounting operations.


• Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s financial statements.


• Manages accounts payable transactions.


• Researches and resolves complex questions/issues regarding various accounting topics for the College.


• Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s budget statements, with day-to-day operations within the Bursar’s office, and with grant management, invoicing, and reconciliations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university


• Five (5) years of professional-level accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant licensure


• Experience working in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interpret College policies and procedures, Tennessee Board of Regents’ policies, and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.


• Must demonstrate advanced skill level using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and the internet.


• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.


• Must have proven problem-solving ability and skills.


• Ability to learn and document accounting processes.


• Confident in taking initiative, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines.


• Must be detail oriented with proven analytical and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application.

Rate of Pay

$38.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Hours

Up to 28 hours per week, depending on need

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.