University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 day ago
Accounting Specialist, Social Work Office of Research and Public Service - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the TCSEPP project, which is a state-funded grant undergoing expansion. The role involves managing financial tasks, contract management, and providing support for travel and gift card requests.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Process petty cash reimbursements ensuring supporting documentation, compliance and accurate accounting codes
Processes vendor setup for new vendors
Process invoices ensuring supporting documentation, compliance and accurate accounting codes
Performs monthly procurement card reconciliations ensuring supporting documentation (i.e. summary page, approved order request form & receipt) is attached and account/GL codes are accurate
Ordering & delivery of supplies
Processes internal transfers
Complete prior approval entertainment requests
Support individual assistance cost submissions including receipts, summary page, assessing allowability and ensuring appropriate account coding. On boarding new accounting and program staff in the process
Creates contracts and non-compete justifications for purchases as requested by PIs. Compares requests to approved budgets for grants and contracts and recommends appropriate action to PI's for compliance. Resolve traveler compliance and software questions
Requests vendor numbers and completes application setup requirements including completion and review of the worker's classification questionnaire
Ensures all information, terms and conditions and pricing are included and properly approved prior to submission to the Treasurer's Office, including related contract amendments
Provides related guidance to associates performing purchasing tasks
Provides standard guidance for travel requests and expense reports
Resolves traveler compliance and software questions
Trains all new project hires on travel policies, procedures and software
Processes gift card request for approval
Purchasing requisitions for gift card requests
Purchasing gift cards
Assists with sourcing including researching registered vendors, historical purchases, products and pricing
Maintains financial documents according to business office procedures
Documents procedures with flow charts, checklists, how-to guides, procedures etc. for cross training to ensure continuity
Participates in the continuation of developing systems to expand across the state
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or 2 years of progressively responsible accounting and administrative experience
Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Ability to prioritize a heavy work load
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on needs of others and with time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
Experience in academic environment
Knowledge of UT fiscal policies and procedures
Benefits
UT market range: MR06
Anticipated hiring range: Midpoint of the range
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Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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