Financial Specialist II: Office of Budget and Finance - UTK

University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Financial Compliance, the Financial Specialist II serves as a campus cost-accounting and compliance resource with an emphasis on higher education rate proposal support, restricted/state-funded program accounting, clearing and match funding reconciliations, and year-end close readiness. The position supports the Facilities Space Survey and contributes to development of the campus Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rate Proposal by analyzing and classifying expenditures in accordance with applicable cost principles. This role also establishes and maintains funds and accounts and supports accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, GASB, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), UT fiscal policies, and relevant NACUBO guidance.

Requirements

  • Emphasis on higher education rate proposal support.
  • Experience with restricted/state-funded program accounting.
  • Experience with clearing and match funding reconciliations.
  • Experience with year-end close readiness.
  • Ability to support the Facilities Space Survey.
  • Ability to contribute to the development of the campus Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rate Proposal by analyzing and classifying expenditures in accordance with applicable cost principles.
  • Ability to establish and maintain funds and accounts.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), UT fiscal policies, and relevant NACUBO guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a campus cost-accounting and compliance resource.
  • Provide support for higher education rate proposals.
  • Manage restricted/state-funded program accounting.
  • Perform clearing and match funding reconciliations.
  • Ensure year-end close readiness.
  • Support the Facilities Space Survey.
  • Contribute to the development of the campus Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rate Proposal by analyzing and classifying expenditures.
  • Establish and maintain funds and accounts.
  • Support accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, GASB, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), UT fiscal policies, and relevant NACUBO guidance.

Benefits

  • Career development and coaching
  • Continued education
  • Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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