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State of Tennessee · 6 hours ago

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 - 01132026-74107

Davidson County, TN

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking an Accounting Technician 1 to work under general supervision in the preparation and maintenance of sub-professional accounting records and financial statements. The role involves calculating invoice totals, auditing expenses, processing modifications, and providing training to co-workers.

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Responsibilities

Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions

Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts

Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately

Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary

Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re-issue as necessary

Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s)

Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports

Provides training to co-workers in the operation of accounting-based databases, policies, and procedures

Qualification

AccountingClerical skillsCustomer ServiceMathematicsReading ComprehensionActive LearningWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningInductive ReasoningPersonal ComputerTime ManagementCritical Thinking

Required

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time clerical accounting or auditing work

Qualifying full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for the required experience under one of the following conditions: 4.5 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a one-year substitution, 9 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two-year substitution; 12 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two and a half year substitution; 15 quarter hours in accounting and bookkeeping is equivalent to a three-year substitution