Accounting Specialist 1

Human Resources Division • Nashville, TN

10d • $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform duties in accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel and expense claims, and grant program monitoring.

Requirements

• An applicant must be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain various important contacts and communicate clearly with all levels of personnel within the department and other state agencies.
• Understand and perform under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be extremely detail-oriented.
• Proficient computer skills related to financial software, including Edison and/or PeopleSoft, and Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Outlook , and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related field of study is desirable and will be given preference.
• Preference will be given to applicants with State of Tennessee experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and approve accounts payable transactions entered as vouchers in Edison.
• Review travel authorization forms submitted by departmental employees to ensure compliance with the State of Tennessee travel regulations and internal travel policies.
• Review and approve expense claims in Edison.
• Review and approve reimbursement requests for grant subrecipients and monitor grant program compliance.
• Check and cash handling, including deposit reconciliation and preparation.
• Interact with other departmental employees on a daily basis.
• Provide excellent customer service in-person, on the telephone, via mail, and by email.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Tennessee benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees