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The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is Tennessee's largest higher education system, governing 40 post-secondary educational institutions with over 200 teaching locations. The TBR system includes 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, providing programs to students across the state, country and world.

Financial Support Associate

  • TCAT Northwest, Tennessee, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-Time
  • Closing on: Feb 28 2026
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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a full-time position of Financial Support Associate /Accounts Payable.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: AS degree in Business/Accounting or Technical Diploma, and three (3) years of office work required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Possess organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks as required. Experience using QuickBooks, Jaggaer, and Banner a plus.

GENERAL DUTIES: The Financial Support Associate will work under the supervision of the HR/Finance Coordinator. The individual shall be responsible for assisting with business office functions related to purchasing, contracts, accounting, and general ledger functions.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Assist with setting up Accounts Payable invoices to be paid in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Business Office with accounting functions such as receipting payments, deposits, and balancing accounts.
  • Assist with monitoring AP email group for requisitions, invoices and packing slips.
  • Assist faculty with program-related purchases, including requesting vendor documentation and necessary paperwork for the bid process.
  • Assist with the purchasing process by entering requisitions in Jaggaer and managing the receipting process for items ordered.
  • Assist with travel claim processing.
  • Assist with the institution-wide inventory.
  • Assist with preparing Accounts Receivable invoices for business or industry, financial aid repayments, supplemental, and various other customers.
  • Assist with entering and processing contracts into Contracts+
  • Assist with Contracts, Procurement and Purchasing Reports.
  • Assist branch campuses and departments with operations and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience and according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

 

Application Deadline: Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until position is filled.

 

Application Process: Résumé with completed TCAT Northwest employment application required. Submissions missing either document will not be reviewed for the position. To apply click the following link: Apply Now. For questions, contact Latia Smith at latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu or by phone, 901-475-2526.