Accounting Specialist - Social Work Research & Public Service

Accounting Specialist - Social Work Research & Public Service  - 23000002OC 

Description

 

Accounting Specialist- Nashville, TN 

This position provides the primary responsibilities for accounts payable and receivable for the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS), Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program, for the middle and west regions of Tennessee.

 

The Social Work Office of Research and Public Service invites applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Budget, Finance, and Operations at SWORPS supports the day-to-day financial and administrative functions of this unit. This position performs diversified tasks in the maintenance of all accounting, financial, and travel-related activities for the unit, and provides general information about policy guidance as needed. This position represents SWORPS in a professional manner and often deals with individuals and organizations external to the university.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Accounting

·       Processes all accounting transactions accurately and timely.

·       Processes all miscellaneous reimbursements and accounts payable invoices.

·       Processes all cash deposits.

·       Responsible for all new vendor creation in IRIS

·       Travel Liaison for the unit

·       Reconcile petty cash accounts.

·       Oversees all exception requests.

·       Order supplies

·       P-card purchases

·       Process transfer vouchers

·       Oversees gift card process (requests, ordering, tracking, and monitoring)

·       Create and amend requisitions.

 

Travel

·       Serve as primary travel contact for staff in this unit.

·       Disseminate travel policy or procedure updates to all staff ensuring that travel reimbursements are met in a timely manner.

 

Policy Guidance/Communication

·       Provides information and guidance to staff regarding travel processes, updates to travel policy, and regulations that pertain to this unit.

·       Attend unit meetings and training to stay informed of changing policies and procedures. Communicate policy and procedural changes to staff in this unit.

·       Communicate with the College of Social Work (CSW) and many outside departments regarding accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

·       Associate degree or 2 years of progressively responsible accounting and administrative experience

·       Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

·       Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.

·       Ability to multi-task and work independently

·       Ability to work within a team environment.

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

Preferred Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

·       Experience in academic environment

·       Knowledge of UT fiscal policies and procedures

 

Non-Exempt Position: Market Range, 05.

 

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday

 

WORK LOCATION: Nashville

Application Process: Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualifications, a resume , and complete contact information for 3 professional references . Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

 

Job
  Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Nashville 
Organization
  Tn Child Supp Employ & Parenting Program 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Feb 2, 2024, 9:11:15 AM