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Accounting Specialist-Social Work Research & Public Service- UTK
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Position Number: 5967628
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accounting Specialist-Social Work Research & Public Service- UTK
Jackson, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1142
Job Category: Financial
Posting Date: 01/27/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)

Job Description
This is an accounting position for TCSEPP project (https://www.sworps.tennessee.edu/index.php/programs/childsupport/) which is a $5M state funded grant and undergoing an unprecedented expansion across the entire state expected to grow to $25M over 5 years. This position will serve as an accounting specialist among the West regions' being the subject matter expert in certain areas and will implement new procedures/policies in these regions. This position will be responsible for managing petty cash funds at banks across the state. This position will help set standard procedural steps, constantly guiding a large remote group of program staff along the right path to ensure efficient financial processing and compliance. This position will also be vitally important in implementing a novel University of Tennessee System process for purchasing and reconciling individual assistance costs that total in the millions among other financial processing tasks.

Responsibilities
Financial Tasks: process petty cash, set up and establish new vendors, process invoices and back up documentation, monthly procurement card reconciliations, ordering of supplies, processing internal transfers, entertainment requests and onboard new program staff in financial policies and procedures.

Contract Management Tasks: create contracts and ono-compete justifications for purchases, compare requests with grant budgets, request vendor numbers and vendor set up in UT system, ensure all contract information is correct and properly submitted to the Treasurer's Office.

Bank Management Tasks: Manager petty cash accounts at various banks across the State, monitor bank balances, ensure appropriate documentation for banking and petty cash items, G/L coding for cash outflow, reconciling cash outflows/inflows/bank balances and general ledger, process new accounts and monitor limits.

Gift Card Tasks: Process gift card requests, purchase requisitions for gift card requests, purchasing, distributing, tracking and storing gift cards

Travel Tasks: Provide standard guidance for travel requests and expense reports, coordinate travel requests and train new staff on travel policies, procedure and software.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:
- Associate's degree (can be substituted with 2 years progressively responsible accounting and administrative experience)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize a heavy task load with time-sensitive deadlines
- Excellent communication, customer service and organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
Experience:
- Experience in an academic environment
- Experience with UT fiscal policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of state and federal contract and financial requirements
- Working knowledge of UT fiscal and HR policies and procedures

Work Location

Position is hybrid and requires in person reporting to office in Jackson, TN at least 3 days a week

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR 06
Anticipated hiring range: $50K-$52K
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before February 12, 2025.

Interested individuals should provide (1) a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualification, (2) a resume, and (3) complete contact information for 3 professional references.

About The College/Department/Division

The Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is an applied research center of the University of Tennessee College of Social Work (CSW). We are a dynamic and close-knit interdisciplinary team of individuals with a shared vision of thriving communities with equitable outcomes for all. We do that by building partnerships that leverage research, technology, and human connection to improve lives in Tennessee and beyond.

Over the past fifty years, SWORPS has worked with local nonprofits such as the United Way of Greater Knoxville, University of Tennessee departments and faculty researchers, state agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Human Services, and federal agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Our annual portfolio consists of 25-40 sponsored projects spanning a wealth of different content areas, but one common thread -each project contributes one more building block for thriving communities with equitable outcomes for all.

Learn more about SWORPS and some of our programs and resources by visiting our webpage: https://www.sworps.tennessee.edu/

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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