Accountant – Central Accounting

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT 1 | State of Tennessee

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role with the State of Tennessee, located in Nashville, TN, within the Department of Finance and Administration. As a large government organization, the State of Tennessee is dedicated to serving its citizens through various departments. This entry-level Accountant 1 position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance, supporting the essential functions of the state’s central accounting group. This role offers an opportunity to begin a professional accounting career under close supervision, with a clear path for advancement after a successful training period.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, Nashville, TN
• Pay: $48684–$73188 yearly
• Team: Supporting Central Accounting Group, Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County
• Mission: Responsible for professional accounting work of routine difficulty under immediate supervision.
• Tech Stack: Personal Computer, Telephone, Printer, Scanner, Calculator

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monitoring: Monitor federal and third-party grant and program funds to ensure accurate financial results.
• Auditing: Audit basic invoices, billings, and tax-related accounting documents for compliance with policies, terms, and regulations.
• Analyzing: Analyze general ledger transactions and account documentation from external customers to verify accurate recording and appropriate expenditures.
• Processing: Perform basic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, prepare financial activity reports, process accounts payable transactions, and prepare accounting journal entries and sales tax returns.
• Communicating: Gather account information from internal and external customers, solve basic billing problems, and communicate regarding financial transaction issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required, but appointees must successfully complete a mandatory one-year training period for reclassification to the next higher class.
• Skills: Foundational knowledge in Economics and Accounting, strong Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Active Learning and Listening, and Time Management skills are essential.