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.
Temporary – Accounting and Finance Administrative Staff (Pool)
Title: Temporary – Accounting and Finance Administrative Staff (Pool)
POSITION SUMMARY Provides general accounting and professional support in the Finance & Accounting, Budget and Bursar offices
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/ JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a variety of complex administrative functions related to accounting operations. Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s financial statements. Manages accounts payable transactions. Researches and resolves complex questions/issues regarding various accounting topics for the College. Assists with the preparation and review of Nashville State’s budget statements, with day-to-day operations within the Bursar’s office, and with grant management, invoicing, and reconciliations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university Five (5) years of professional-level accounting experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant licensure Experience working in a higher education environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to interpret College policies and procedures, Tennessee Board of Regents’ policies, and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Must demonstrate advanced skill level using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and the internet. Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Must have proven problem-solving ability and skills. Ability to learn and document accounting processes. Confident in taking initiative, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines. Must be detail oriented with proven analytical and organizational skills. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application.
Rate of Pay: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience
Work Hours: Up to 28 hours per week, depending on need
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.
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