Accountant 3
Tennessee - nashville, TN
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Accountant 3 Tennessee Department of State Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Supervisor: Accounting Manager Summary: Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs all aspects of the accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and grants administration functions of the department. Duties/Responsibilities Prepare, review, and execute financial transactions relating to travel claims, invoices, journal vouchers, grants, warrant cancellations, payroll, state payment card, refunds, and deposits. Perform all fiscal functions of grant administration, including transacting, reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on state and federal levels. Research, analyze, prepare, and process complex accounting journal entries to ensure proper recording of all financial transactions. Collaborate with other divisions within the department to ensure all cash, check, and credit card transactions are recorded properly in external software systems and are reconciled with our accounting system of record (Edison). Prepare, process, and review refunds and chargebacks associated with revenue transactions. Interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for internal and external customers to facilitate compliance and explain financial transactions and reports to non-accounting personnel in response to complex questions. Effectively communicate accounting and financial concepts to internal and external customers to convey understanding. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional accounting or auditing work. Graduate coursework credit received from an accredited college or university in accounting may substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis to a maximum of one year. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) will be given preference. Knowledge and Abilities: Understand sense of urgency and perform accurately under strict deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be extremely detail-oriented. Proficient computer skills related to financial software, including PeopleSoft/Edison, and Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Salary: Commensurate with experience and State of Tennessee benefits package. Please include your salary requirements in your cover letter. Location: The official workstation is the Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. After a period of time, consideration may be given, at the discretion of the Director, to allow for hybrid work. Hours: The official work hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time. After a period of time, consideration may be given, at the discretion of the Director, to allow for an adjustment to the work hours.
Created: 2024-10-21