State of Tennessee
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 - 10292025-72528
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 - 10292025-72528
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Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2025 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
Salary (Annually): $38,748.00 - $58,224.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State: Nashville, TN
Department: Finance and Administration
Location: Department of Finance & Administration, Accounts Division, Davidson County
Hybrid Position
Qualifications
High school graduation equivalent or higher education.
Two years full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience.
Experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for required experience: 4.5 quarter hours = 1‑year substitution; 9 quarter hours = 2‑year substitution; 12 quarter hours = 2½‑year substitution; 15 quarter hours = 3‑year substitution.
Overview Under general supervision, the employee prepares and maintains sub‑professional accounting records, financial statements, and reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This role differs from an Accounting Clerk in performing higher‑level accounting tasks and differs from an Accounting Technician 2 in handling tasks of greater volume and complexity.
Responsibilities
Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions.
Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately.
Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancellation or re‑issuance as necessary.
Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee timesheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
Provides training to co‑workers in the operation of accounting‑based databases, policies, and procedures.
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Interpersonal Savvy
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
Business Insight
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Printer
Scanner
Calculator
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Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/29/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2025 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 - $4,852.00
Salary (Annually): $38,748.00 - $58,224.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State: Nashville, TN
Department: Finance and Administration
Location: Department of Finance & Administration, Accounts Division, Davidson County
Hybrid Position
Qualifications
High school graduation equivalent or higher education.
Two years full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience.
Experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for required experience: 4.5 quarter hours = 1‑year substitution; 9 quarter hours = 2‑year substitution; 12 quarter hours = 2½‑year substitution; 15 quarter hours = 3‑year substitution.
Overview Under general supervision, the employee prepares and maintains sub‑professional accounting records, financial statements, and reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This role differs from an Accounting Clerk in performing higher‑level accounting tasks and differs from an Accounting Technician 2 in handling tasks of greater volume and complexity.
Responsibilities
Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions.
Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately.
Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancellation or re‑issuance as necessary.
Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee timesheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
Provides training to co‑workers in the operation of accounting‑based databases, policies, and procedures.
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Interpersonal Savvy
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
Business Insight
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Printer
Scanner
Calculator
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