Accountant 2

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
Deadline: 01 May 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Accountant 2
Department Office of Tax and Revenue Services - 40500
Pay Grade 8
Job Category Administrative
Job Summary
ETSU is accepting applications for an Accountant 2 in the Office of Tax and Revenue Services on the Main Campus. 
This position is responsible to the Assistant Bursar for the day-to-day functions of the Bursar’s office such as supervising cashiers; processing student refunds; Liaison with Athletics and Financial Aid Offices; maintaining and reconciling external scholarships; assisting cashiers with tuition and fee payments; counseling and assisting students on student billing and payment related issues; verifies and finalizes daily cashier deposits; completes IRS Form 8300’s; coordinating coding between Bursar, Accounting, and Financial Aid to assist in data integrity in student accounts and related records; acts as backup in absence of the Assistant Bursar and other duties as assigned.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more!


Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and computer applications to accounting.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, laws, policies, and procedures for financial aid programs.
  • Knowledge of basic contract law.
  • Knowledge of computers, word processing, and spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work schedules.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, students, and staff.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or a business-related field by time of hire
  • three years of accounting and computer experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary $46,515

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number AS01345P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 04/17/2024
Close Date 05/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

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