Finance Specialist

Tennessee Housing Development Agency • Nashville, TN

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the management of the financial resources. Ensures adequate safekeeping of financial records and statements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry level treasury experience.
• A thorough knowledge of finance and/or banking.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and strong math skills.
• Strong business interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely.
• Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information.
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Finance, Treasury or banking experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes the cash payments and receipts for THDA. Confirms all transactions are properly approved.
• Prepares cash balances report and assist with the cash flow forecast.
• Downloads and maintains proper records of all monthly bank statements. Supports the reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Processes ACH, wire and internal transfers and maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Handles check and electronic payment batch processing from start to finish and confirms payment clearing.
• Serves as THDA Payment Card Coordinator, ensuring that payment card use throughout THDA complies with policies and procedures established by Tennessee’s Department of Finance and Administration (F&A).
• Assists the Finance team by performing the duties of other similar positions in the event of staff absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED