Junior Accountant -Accounting and Budgeting

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Junior Accountant performs foundational professional accounting and financial functions under the general supervision of the Financial Analysis and Reporting Manager. The role supports the financial operations and academic, clinical, and research missions of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions and journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with University of Tennessee System policies, state regulations, and applicable sponsor and grant requirements. The position calls for strong attention to detail, effective communication, a customer-service focus, and a collaborative approach. The position may occasionally require evening work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; transcript required.
• One year of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or cash management, or a combination of education and experience totaling five years.
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel data functions.
• Ability to quickly learn university enterprise financial systems such as Oracle and Oracle Cloud.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal control structures, and fund accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and code non-labor financial transactions, ensuring appropriate business purpose and required approvals.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to support month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations on cost and budget performance for management review.
• Perform timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of departmental accounts, general ledger entries and accounts, and internal bank accounts.
• Review and analyze account activity to identify, investigate, and promptly resolve discrepancies, variances, and outstanding items.
• Perform first-level review and reconciliation of university procurement card (OneCard) transactions in the Oracle financial system.
• Verify receipts, supporting documentation, and business purposes to ensure transaction accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with fiscal monitoring of unrestricted, restricted, and grant-funded accounts.
• Provide clear, professional guidance regarding UT Health Sciences business processes, financial documentation requirements, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level