What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist, Bursar's Office position at University of Tennessee - Knoxville?
The Accounting Specialist combines accounting expertise with business management to reconcile and analyze the University's tuition and income accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting across the Bursar area. Oversees the day-to-day business, budgeting, and vendor contract operations of the Skyhawk Card Office, including sales analysis and promotion of the program. Maintains the Bursar and Skyhawk Card websites and OneSpace sites so that information is current, accurate, and accessible, and prepares reports for the University's Strategic Plan assessment process.
- Reconcile more than 80 Bursar-area accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper account activity.
- Analyze the Chart of Accounts and financial transactions to verify that revenues, expenditures, and other postings are accurate and follow accounting procedures.
- Work with departmental employees to identify discrepancies, explain corrections, and resolve accounting issues promptly.
- Analyze doubtful accounts and accounts receivable annually to support financial reporting and fiscal year-end closeout.
- Reconcile the Student Activities checking account and verify that transactions are properly recorded and supported.
- Assist with federal financial aid reconciliations, including Perkins Loan activity, and prepare projections for monitoring, reporting, and planning.
- Maintain the Bursar and Skyhawk Card websites and OneSpace sites so content is accurate, current, and consistent with departmental and University requirements.
- Update web content to meet digital accessibility standards and support University compliance with ADA Title II.
- Prepare and submit quarterly reports for the University's Strategic Plan annual assessment.
- Evaluate operations and financial practices to improve efficiency, reduce expenses, and make the best use of resources.
- Maintain departmental inventory records, ensuring accurate tracking and accountability for University assets.
- Administer Bursar contracts and vendor agreements by documenting terms, monitoring obligations, and ensuring compliance.
- Manage the business, financial, budgeting, and administrative operations of the Skyhawk Card Office.
- Conduct sales and financial analyses and develop budget projections to support planning and decision-making. Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-training an maintaining up-to-date desk manual.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and three - five years experience with account reconciliations, financial ledgers, financial forecasts and certain contract commitments. Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and general ledger principles
Knowledge of financial reporting and account reconciliation practices
Ability to learn to reconcile accounts and to identify and resolve posting issues
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, and DASH
Skill in communicating clearly and working effectively with departmental employees and vendors
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and projections
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Experience with management and promotion of a card office. Experience using Banner, SAS, DASH, and Argos
Application Process: Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume.
Application Deadline: Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been identified.
Minimum hiring rate $21.25 per hour (Market Range 09) - Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Professional Development, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $21