Sate Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs)
Accounting Coordinator - Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Sate Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs), Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Organization:
Tennessee Housing Development Agency APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 11:59PM Reports to:
Senior Accountant Location:
Nashville, TN Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time Salary Grade:
K Monthly Salary Range Minimum:
$4,057 FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt (01) Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons. Position Summary
Performs professional accounting work related to recording, analyzing, and maintaining the financial records of Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Responsibilities
Ensures that monetary receipts are appropriately entered into the assigned accounting systems in a timely manner. Processes the daily grants billing cycle to record accounts receivable for federal grants. Creates journal entries and the supporting documentation to record or correct financial transactions in various accounting systems. Performs complex account and system reconciliations/certifications between various systems used by THDA, the State of Tennessee, and/or the General Ledger to identify and correct reconciling differences. Records entries for ACH receipts into the accounting system as required in compliance with established procedures and practices. Reviews the Accounts Receivable ledger; researches and resolves aged items utilizing knowledge of various federal grant award requirements. Prepares and enters statistical journal entries to record the receipt of federal administrative fee revenue. Research and reconcile outstanding check items as provided and complete the necessary transactions to clear for bank reconciliation. Review both new and existing vendor documentation and input this data into the corresponding systems for payment processing. Retrieve daily federal grant payment data and input payment information in the appropriate accounts payable tracking files. Research and provide payment data for both external audit requests and internal division inquiries. Create periodic journal entries between state agencies for payment reimbursement and various services rendered. Analyze and process complex invoices and the appropriate allocations in the various accounts payable payment modules. Assists the Accounting team by performing the duties of other similar positions in the event of staff absence. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. One or more years of experience in professional accounting work. Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred. The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
A thorough knowledge of Edison, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and other THDA and/state administrative procedures, or the ability to quickly learn these. Strong accounting skills. High level of detail and accuracy. Good math skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion. Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Strong organizational skills. Proven time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely. Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information. Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities. Special Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Benefits
THDA offers an excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; disability insurance; retirement plans; flexible benefit pre-tax accounts for medical, dependent care, transportation, and parking; annual leave and sick leave that begin accruing after the first month of employment; and 11 paid holidays per year. We also offer work-life balance opportunities through alternative work schedules, flexible schedules, and telecommuting. Equal Opportunity
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Website:
Visit www.thda.org and follow the online application instructions.
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Organization:
Tennessee Housing Development Agency APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 11:59PM Reports to:
Senior Accountant Location:
Nashville, TN Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time Salary Grade:
K Monthly Salary Range Minimum:
$4,057 FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt (01) Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons. Position Summary
Performs professional accounting work related to recording, analyzing, and maintaining the financial records of Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Responsibilities
Ensures that monetary receipts are appropriately entered into the assigned accounting systems in a timely manner. Processes the daily grants billing cycle to record accounts receivable for federal grants. Creates journal entries and the supporting documentation to record or correct financial transactions in various accounting systems. Performs complex account and system reconciliations/certifications between various systems used by THDA, the State of Tennessee, and/or the General Ledger to identify and correct reconciling differences. Records entries for ACH receipts into the accounting system as required in compliance with established procedures and practices. Reviews the Accounts Receivable ledger; researches and resolves aged items utilizing knowledge of various federal grant award requirements. Prepares and enters statistical journal entries to record the receipt of federal administrative fee revenue. Research and reconcile outstanding check items as provided and complete the necessary transactions to clear for bank reconciliation. Review both new and existing vendor documentation and input this data into the corresponding systems for payment processing. Retrieve daily federal grant payment data and input payment information in the appropriate accounts payable tracking files. Research and provide payment data for both external audit requests and internal division inquiries. Create periodic journal entries between state agencies for payment reimbursement and various services rendered. Analyze and process complex invoices and the appropriate allocations in the various accounts payable payment modules. Assists the Accounting team by performing the duties of other similar positions in the event of staff absence. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. One or more years of experience in professional accounting work. Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred. The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
A thorough knowledge of Edison, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and other THDA and/state administrative procedures, or the ability to quickly learn these. Strong accounting skills. High level of detail and accuracy. Good math skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion. Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Strong organizational skills. Proven time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely. Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information. Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities. Special Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Benefits
THDA offers an excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; disability insurance; retirement plans; flexible benefit pre-tax accounts for medical, dependent care, transportation, and parking; annual leave and sick leave that begin accruing after the first month of employment; and 11 paid holidays per year. We also offer work-life balance opportunities through alternative work schedules, flexible schedules, and telecommuting. Equal Opportunity
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Website:
Visit www.thda.org and follow the online application instructions.
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