Accounting Specialist: Social Work & Public Research - UTK
About The Position
The Accounting Specialist is a key member of the SWORPS business office, supporting the College of Social Work’s applied research mission. This position ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, compliance with university and sponsor requirements, and clear guidance to staff across the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and a customer-service mindset. SWORPS is a collaborative, service-oriented team, and we are seeking someone who will thrive in a fast-paced, friendly environment where responsiveness, teamwork, and professionalism are essential. The Accounting Specialist for the Tennessee Families Thrive (TFT) project will be responsible for managing and overseeing financial operations to ensure efficient and compliant processing of funds within this grant-funded initiative. This role supports the financial integrity of the project by maintaining accurate records, implementing procedural standards, and ensuring alignment with organizational policies and funding requirements. The Accounting Specialist will collaborate closely with program staff to facilitate financial processes that advance household stability and economic mobility for families served under the TFT initiative. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to accuracy.
- Customer-service mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a collaborative, service-oriented team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
- Responsiveness, teamwork, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Ensures accurate and timely financial transactions.
- Ensures compliance with university and sponsor requirements.
- Provides clear guidance to staff across the department.
- Manages and oversees financial operations for the Tennessee Families Thrive (TFT) project.
- Ensures efficient and compliant processing of funds within the grant-funded initiative.
- Maintains accurate records for the project.
- Implements procedural standards.
- Ensures alignment with organizational policies and funding requirements.
- Collaborates closely with program staff to facilitate financial processes.
Benefits
- Career development and coaching.
- Continued education.
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
