The University of Tennessee
Accounting Specialist - Conferences & Non-Credit Programs - UTK
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Job Description
Reporting to the Budget Director, this position will maintain financial records and supports accounting activities for the Department of Conferences and Events Services. The department's collection and recording of revenue are performed under this position. The position's role provides accounts receivable/payable procedures and variety of tasks. Attention to detail will ensure accurate records of transactions are kept. The position enters all billable information and generates invoices for UT Conferences services. Collect payments and process, records revenue, makes deposits and enters payments. Performs cashier functions and accounting support to the department.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounts receivable accounts, billing, posting on aging system, reviewing aging reports for accuracy. Manager of petty cash account. Accepts payments from clients and processes manual journal entries, credit card payments and deposits for Conferences & Event Services. Assist Conference Center sales team, preparing invoices and managing accounting of events held at the center. Performs weekly/monthly accounts receivable reports for Budget Director. Assist Budget Director with procedures to collect bad debts with policy and procedures of the University. Works with Budget Director to process and document year-end close-out accounting. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 2 years of related financial or business administration experience; OR Associates Degree. Combination of education and work experience to equal 2 years Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Skill with accounting systems, DASH/Oracle, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Ability to work well with others. Ability to work independently and accurately. Excellent written and very communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge with Touchnet, Bluefin and Momentus Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN Onsite Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR05 Anticipated hiring range: $43,000 - $48,000 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
Reporting to the Budget Director, this position will maintain financial records and supports accounting activities for the Department of Conferences and Events Services. The department's collection and recording of revenue are performed under this position. The position's role provides accounts receivable/payable procedures and variety of tasks. Attention to detail will ensure accurate records of transactions are kept. The position enters all billable information and generates invoices for UT Conferences services. Collect payments and process, records revenue, makes deposits and enters payments. Performs cashier functions and accounting support to the department.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounts receivable accounts, billing, posting on aging system, reviewing aging reports for accuracy. Manager of petty cash account. Accepts payments from clients and processes manual journal entries, credit card payments and deposits for Conferences & Event Services. Assist Conference Center sales team, preparing invoices and managing accounting of events held at the center. Performs weekly/monthly accounts receivable reports for Budget Director. Assist Budget Director with procedures to collect bad debts with policy and procedures of the University. Works with Budget Director to process and document year-end close-out accounting. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: 2 years of related financial or business administration experience; OR Associates Degree. Combination of education and work experience to equal 2 years Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Skill with accounting systems, DASH/Oracle, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Ability to work well with others. Ability to work independently and accurately. Excellent written and very communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge with Touchnet, Bluefin and Momentus Work Location
Location: Knoxville, TN Onsite Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR05 Anticipated hiring range: $43,000 - $48,000 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!