Accounting Specialist-Social Work Office of Research and Public- UTK

This position provides the primary responsibilities for accounts payable and receivable for the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS), Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program, for the middle and west regions of Tennessee.

 

The Social Work Office of Research and Public Service invites applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Budget, Finance, and Operations at SWORPS supports the day-to-day financial and administrative functions of this unit. This position performs diversified tasks in the maintenance of all accounting, financial, and travel-related activities for the unit, and provides general information about policy guidance as needed. This position represents SWORPS in a professional manner and often deals with individuals and organizations external to the university. 

Accounting

• Processes all accounting transactions accurately and timely.
• Processes all miscellaneous reimbursements and accounts payable invoices.
• Processes all cash deposits.
• Responsible for all new vendor creation in IRIS
• Travel Liaison for the unit
• Reconcile petty cash accounts.
• Oversees all exception requests.
• Order supplies
• P-card purchases
• Process transfer vouchers
• Oversees gift card process (requests, ordering, tracking, and monitoring)
• Create and amend requisitions.

 

Travel

• Serve as primary travel contact for staff in this unit.
• Disseminate travel policy or procedure updates to all staff ensuring that travel reimbursements are met in a timely manner.

 

Policy Guidance/Communication

• Provides information and guidance to staff regarding travel processes, updates to travel policy, and regulations that pertain to this unit.
• Attend unit meetings and training to stay informed of changing policies and procedures. Communicate policy and procedural changes to staff in this unit.
• Communicate with the College of Social Work (CSW) and many outside departments regarding accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or 2 years of progressively responsible accounting and administrative experience
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
  • Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Ability to work within a team environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

 

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• Experience: Experience in academic environment
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  Knowledge of UT fiscal policies and procedures

 

Work Location 

• Location: Nashville TN. 
• Position requires in person reporting to UT Social Work offices in Nashville, TN. There is the ability to work from home two days a week after training is completed.

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: 06
• Anticipated hiring range: midpoint of the range
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions 

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews can begin as soon as 7 days from posting.

Interested individuals should provide the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 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 Socia