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State of Tennessee · 1 day ago

ACCOUNTANT 1* - 12242025-73880

Davidson County, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,057/mo - $6,099/mo

The State of Tennessee is seeking an Accountant 1 to join its Finance and Administration Department. This entry-level position involves professional accounting work under close supervision, including monitoring funds, auditing invoices, and performing reconciliations.

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Responsibilities

Monitors federal and third party grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results

Audits basic invoices and billings for compliance with departmental policies and procedures, contract terms, federal and state laws and regulations. Audits tax related accounting documents to determine compliance with federal tax laws and regulations

Analyzes general ledger transactions to ensure and verify the accurate recording and/or application of funds. Analyzes account documentation submitted by external customers to determine accurate and appropriate expenditures

Performs basic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, prepares financial activity reports, processes basic accounts payable transactions and accounting journal entries in electronic databases, and prepares sales tax returns as required

Gathers account information from internal and external customers to update and maintain accurate account postings, support transactions, and perform reconciliations

Solves basic problems related to customer billing based on reporting and research

Manages long term projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones. Prioritizes daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion

Communicates with external customers regarding basic issues with financial transactions

Qualification

Accounting degreeGeneral ledger analysisFinancial reportingService OrientationActive LearningReading ComprehensionMathematicsWritten ComprehensionMathematical ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityTime Management