Accountant

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT 1 | State of Tennessee

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the State of Tennessee, located in Nashville, TN, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The State of Tennessee is a large public service organization, with this position situated within the Department of Finance and Administration. This entry-level accounting role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity and compliance of state operations, ensuring accurate recording and application of funds. The work directly contributes to responsible fiscal management for the citizens of Tennessee.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid – Nashville, TN
• Pay: $48684–$73188 yearly
• Team: Department of Finance and Administration, Davidson County
• Mission: Responsible for professional accounting work of routine difficulty, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for state operations.
• Tech Stack: Personal Computer, Telephone, Printer, Scanner, Calculator

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monitor: Monitor federal and third-party grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results and compliance.
• Audit: Audit basic invoices, billings, and tax-related accounting documents for adherence to departmental policies, contract terms, and federal/state regulations.
• Analyze: Analyze general ledger transactions and external customer account documentation to verify accurate recording and appropriate application of funds.
• Process: Perform basic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, prepare financial activity reports, process accounts payable transactions, enter accounting journal entries, and prepare sales tax returns.
• Manage: Manage long-term projects to ensure timely completion of milestones and prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting is accepted.
• Experience: Entry-level professional accounting experience. This position is part of a flexibly staffed class, requiring successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period to progress to the next level.
• Skills: Strong understanding of Economics and Accounting principles, proficient Mathematical skills, clerical proficiency, effective Reading Comprehension, and solid Time Management abilities.