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ACCOUNTANT 3 - 11052025-72744
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State of Tennessee
Opening Date/Time: 11/05/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Finance and Administration
Location of Position(s): Department of Finance & Administration, Accounts Division, Davidson County
Position Designation: Hybrid
For more information, visit
https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including thirty‑six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience:
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 (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience).
OR
Designated as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experience equivalent to one year of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
Note:
A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
None.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Summary:
Under general supervision, is responsible for professional accounting work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of average difficulty; or is assigned to complex accounting projects; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features:
This is the first supervisory class in the accounting sub‑series. An employee in this class performs complex professional accounting and budgetary work in directing the accounting operations of a large state institution or small department, the operations of which are financed through a variety of funds, or performs highly technical professional accounting and related work in review, installation, and coordination of agency cost accounting systems, for compatibility with state accounting system guidelines. Certain project assignments with no supervision of staff may be included in this class when the work to be performed is of considerable scope and complexity. This class differs from that of Accountant 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level and often reports to an individual in this class. This class differs from that of Accounting Manager in that an incumbent of the latter has duties of greater scope, complexity and supervisory responsibility.
Responsibilities
Resolve conflicts between assigned work teams to promote a healthy work environment.
Resolve issues with external customers related to complex financial transactions and customer service complaints for assigned subordinates.
Resolve interpersonal conflicts between assigned subordinates to enhance team building and generate a positive working environment.
Perform complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases.
Prepare complex financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers.
Process high‑risk, high‑volume, and/or complex transactions to ensure accurate entry.
Process complex accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions.
Process complex accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately.
Process complex accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers.
Update and maintain accurate account postings in electronic databases.
Correct unusual account balance changes in electronic database based on results of research.
Set rates to internal customers for services rendered.
Bills external customers for fees and insurance premiums according to contracts and federal, state, and departmental rules and regulations.
Bills internal customers for services rendered according to set rates using inter‑departmental journal entries.
Monitor reported expenditures of sub‑recipients grant funds and other program funds for allowable and accurate reporting.
Monitor revenue collections to determine congruence with assigned budget.
Monitor department budget status to determine availability of funds and discrepancies.
Monitor federal and third‑party, grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results.
Monitor assigned subordinate performance to accurately inform evaluation results.
Analyze complex general ledger transactions to ensure and verify the accurate recording and/or application of funds.
Analyze complex issues identified by assigned subordinates to determine appropriate actions necessary.
Analyze account documentation submitted by external customers to determine accurate and appropriate expenditures.
Perform performance evaluations for assigned subordinates.
Identify appropriate candidates for vacant assigned positions.
Interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for internal and external customers to facilitate compliance.
Interpret financial reports for non‑accounting personnel in response to complex questions.
Interpret departmental rules and regulations for assigned subordinates and external customers to explain program parameters.
Interview candidates for vacant assigned positions to develop hiring recommendations.
Make recommendations to supervisor regarding assigned subordinate retention, reallocation, and/or termination.
Estimate charges to other agencies for services provided to set rates.
Review and approve reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases.
Review account postings in electronic databases to ensure that they follow appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
Solve complex problems related to customer billing based on reporting and research.
Review and approve journals, vouchers, purchase orders and requisitions, and accounts receivable deposits entered by co‑workers to ensure accuracy.
Review and approve financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers.
Review and approve accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately.
Review and approve accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions.
Review and approve accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers.
Review and approve direct billing transactions entered by assigned subordinates.
Recommend whether or not an account should be closed based on departmental outstanding balance policies.
Audit complex invoices and billings for compliance with departmental policies and procedures, contract terms, federal and state laws and regulations.
Audit tax‑related accounting documents to determine compliance with federal tax laws and regulations.
Review department budget to actual expenditure report in electronic database and from contract to determine availability of funds and/or discrepancies.
Review performance evaluations submitted by subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance with Human Resources guidelines.
Review refund request documentation prior to and after submission for payment to ensure recipient eligibility and proper allocation and disbursement of funds.
Perform random audits of assigned subordinate work for quality control purposes.
Review and approve sales tax documentation submitted by assigned subordinates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Audit aging report to determine proper actions in regards to delinquent accounts.
Gather information for management to inform budgetary decisions and other analyses.
Conduct complex research in electronic applications, paper files, and interpersonally to gather data for processing transactions and preparing reports.
Research unusual account balance changes to identify the source of the issue.
Gather account information from internal and external customers to update and maintain accurate account postings, support transactions, and perform reconciliations.
Run queries in electronic databases to provide information for accounting and management analyses.
Lead assigned subordinates in performance of daily tasks to ensure performance guidelines are being met.
Evaluate assigned subordinates motivational needs to encourage performance.
Evaluate assigned subordinates performance to determine additional development and training needs.
Evaluate assigned subordinates workload to determine resource allocation and proper workflow.
Provide design guidance to assigned subordinates for the development of electronic spreadsheets and word processing documents.
Develop performance evaluation goals and desired work outcomes for assigned subordinates to evaluate and develop job performance.
Develop strategies for achieving departmental goals during end‑of‑year closing based on deadlines and best practices.
Record complex financial transactions in electronic databases, spreadsheets, and forms.
Document assigned subordinates performance on an ongoing basis to aid in performance evaluation.
Serve as a liaison to internal and external customers for questions and issues related to accounting programs, policies, and reports.
Develop professional working relationships with subordinates, co‑workers, program partners, and external customers to promote a healthy work environment.
Conduct training in departmental policies, procedures, and processes for internal and external customers.
Provide training to internal business partners on accounting systems currently in use within the department.
Cross‑train with co‑workers in assigned job duties to ensure continuity of operations and improve succession planning.
Maintain up‑to‑date, professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Train with external customers to ensure correct use of third‑party systems.
Attend department‑specific in‑service training as required to enhance personal development.
Design complex electronic spreadsheets for internal departmental use to facilitate accounting work.
Design complex word processing documents for purposes of mail merge to mail customer letters.
Brainstorm workflow and process improvements with co‑workers to enhance workplace efficiency and comply with audit suggestions.
Manage long‑term projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
Prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion.
Plan and schedule leave requests of assigned subordinates to ensure proper coverage.
Communicate with internal business partners to facilitate interdepartmental financial transactions.
Hold frequent conversations with assigned subordinates to discuss job performance and make recommendations for improvement and development.
Communicate with supervisors, co‑workers, subordinates using multiple mediums to effectively relay work‑related information.
Communicate with external customers regarding complex issues with financial transactions.
Communicate with external customers to request additional documentation as needed.
Delegate work assignments to assigned subordinates to ensure efficient and timely processing of financial transactions.
Conduct coordination meetings with assigned subordinates as needed to facilitate workload management.
Plan, develop, and execute team‑building exercises and events to improve unit cohesion and trust.
Recognize subordinate accomplishments to enhance morale and improve employee satisfaction.
Run trial balance report to identify unusual account balance changes.
Run accounting queries as required to identify incomplete transactions.
Run finance status report as required to identify customers who should receive statements.
Run open item report as required to identify submitted but not applied monies.
Run aging report as required to identify delinquent accounts and level of delinquency.
Field customer service calls to answer account‑related inquiries.
Review and approve leave and overtime requests for assigned subordinates.
Review work correspondence on a daily basis to ensure timely response.
File work related documentation to ensure accurate and timely record keeping.
Provide guidance to co‑workers on sources for required work information.
Instruct assigned subordinates on use of electronic forms and spreadsheets to enhance efficiency.
Recommend developmental opportunities to assigned subordinates as appropriate.
Schedule staff meetings as required to facilitate interpersonal and inter‑departmental goal achievement.
Enter data using keyboard into electronic database to create and update accurate financial transactions.
Enter personal time and leave requests into electronic database as required.
Operate basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, scanners, faxes, and calculators.
Competencies (KSA's)
Time Management
Ethics and Values
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competencies
Problem Solving
Technical Learning
Delegation
Directing Others
Organizing
Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting principles
Intermediate knowledge of administration and management principles
Intermediate knowledge of personnel and human resources as it relates to supervision
Intermediate knowledge of office productivity software
Basic knowledge of mathematics (arithmetic)
Basic knowledge of law and government as it pertains to financial reporting
Basic knowledge of computer operation
Basic knowledge of clerical office procedures
Skills
Intermediate skill in management of personnel resources
Intermediate skill in the management of financial resources
Intermediate mathematic skills
Intermediate speaking skills
Intermediate writing skills
Intermediate reading comprehension skillsIntermediate monitoring skills
Intermediate personnel and workload coordination skills
Intermediate instruction skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate spreadsheet design skills
Active learning skills
Active listening skills
Problem solving skills
Service orientation skillsTime management skills
Abilities
Intermediate mathematical reasoning ability
Intermediate deductive reasoning ability
Intermediate oral comprehension ability
Intermediate oral expression ability
Intermediate written comprehension ability
Intermediate written expression ability
Intermediate problem sensitivity ability
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Copy Machine
Scanner
Calculator
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Government Administration
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ACCOUNTANT 3 - 11052025-72744
role at
State of Tennessee
Opening Date/Time: 11/05/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Nashville, TN
Department: Finance and Administration
Location of Position(s): Department of Finance & Administration, Accounts Division, Davidson County
Position Designation: Hybrid
For more information, visit
https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including thirty‑six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience:
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 (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience).
OR
Designated as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experience equivalent to one year of full‑time professional accounting or auditing work.
Note:
A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
None.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Summary:
Under general supervision, is responsible for professional accounting work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of average difficulty; or is assigned to complex accounting projects; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features:
This is the first supervisory class in the accounting sub‑series. An employee in this class performs complex professional accounting and budgetary work in directing the accounting operations of a large state institution or small department, the operations of which are financed through a variety of funds, or performs highly technical professional accounting and related work in review, installation, and coordination of agency cost accounting systems, for compatibility with state accounting system guidelines. Certain project assignments with no supervision of staff may be included in this class when the work to be performed is of considerable scope and complexity. This class differs from that of Accountant 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level and often reports to an individual in this class. This class differs from that of Accounting Manager in that an incumbent of the latter has duties of greater scope, complexity and supervisory responsibility.
Responsibilities
Resolve conflicts between assigned work teams to promote a healthy work environment.
Resolve issues with external customers related to complex financial transactions and customer service complaints for assigned subordinates.
Resolve interpersonal conflicts between assigned subordinates to enhance team building and generate a positive working environment.
Perform complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases.
Prepare complex financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers.
Process high‑risk, high‑volume, and/or complex transactions to ensure accurate entry.
Process complex accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions.
Process complex accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately.
Process complex accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers.
Update and maintain accurate account postings in electronic databases.
Correct unusual account balance changes in electronic database based on results of research.
Set rates to internal customers for services rendered.
Bills external customers for fees and insurance premiums according to contracts and federal, state, and departmental rules and regulations.
Bills internal customers for services rendered according to set rates using inter‑departmental journal entries.
Monitor reported expenditures of sub‑recipients grant funds and other program funds for allowable and accurate reporting.
Monitor revenue collections to determine congruence with assigned budget.
Monitor department budget status to determine availability of funds and discrepancies.
Monitor federal and third‑party, grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results.
Monitor assigned subordinate performance to accurately inform evaluation results.
Analyze complex general ledger transactions to ensure and verify the accurate recording and/or application of funds.
Analyze complex issues identified by assigned subordinates to determine appropriate actions necessary.
Analyze account documentation submitted by external customers to determine accurate and appropriate expenditures.
Perform performance evaluations for assigned subordinates.
Identify appropriate candidates for vacant assigned positions.
Interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for internal and external customers to facilitate compliance.
Interpret financial reports for non‑accounting personnel in response to complex questions.
Interpret departmental rules and regulations for assigned subordinates and external customers to explain program parameters.
Interview candidates for vacant assigned positions to develop hiring recommendations.
Make recommendations to supervisor regarding assigned subordinate retention, reallocation, and/or termination.
Estimate charges to other agencies for services provided to set rates.
Review and approve reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases.
Review account postings in electronic databases to ensure that they follow appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
Solve complex problems related to customer billing based on reporting and research.
Review and approve journals, vouchers, purchase orders and requisitions, and accounts receivable deposits entered by co‑workers to ensure accuracy.
Review and approve financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers.
Review and approve accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately.
Review and approve accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions.
Review and approve accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers.
Review and approve direct billing transactions entered by assigned subordinates.
Recommend whether or not an account should be closed based on departmental outstanding balance policies.
Audit complex invoices and billings for compliance with departmental policies and procedures, contract terms, federal and state laws and regulations.
Audit tax‑related accounting documents to determine compliance with federal tax laws and regulations.
Review department budget to actual expenditure report in electronic database and from contract to determine availability of funds and/or discrepancies.
Review performance evaluations submitted by subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance with Human Resources guidelines.
Review refund request documentation prior to and after submission for payment to ensure recipient eligibility and proper allocation and disbursement of funds.
Perform random audits of assigned subordinate work for quality control purposes.
Review and approve sales tax documentation submitted by assigned subordinates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Audit aging report to determine proper actions in regards to delinquent accounts.
Gather information for management to inform budgetary decisions and other analyses.
Conduct complex research in electronic applications, paper files, and interpersonally to gather data for processing transactions and preparing reports.
Research unusual account balance changes to identify the source of the issue.
Gather account information from internal and external customers to update and maintain accurate account postings, support transactions, and perform reconciliations.
Run queries in electronic databases to provide information for accounting and management analyses.
Lead assigned subordinates in performance of daily tasks to ensure performance guidelines are being met.
Evaluate assigned subordinates motivational needs to encourage performance.
Evaluate assigned subordinates performance to determine additional development and training needs.
Evaluate assigned subordinates workload to determine resource allocation and proper workflow.
Provide design guidance to assigned subordinates for the development of electronic spreadsheets and word processing documents.
Develop performance evaluation goals and desired work outcomes for assigned subordinates to evaluate and develop job performance.
Develop strategies for achieving departmental goals during end‑of‑year closing based on deadlines and best practices.
Record complex financial transactions in electronic databases, spreadsheets, and forms.
Document assigned subordinates performance on an ongoing basis to aid in performance evaluation.
Serve as a liaison to internal and external customers for questions and issues related to accounting programs, policies, and reports.
Develop professional working relationships with subordinates, co‑workers, program partners, and external customers to promote a healthy work environment.
Conduct training in departmental policies, procedures, and processes for internal and external customers.
Provide training to internal business partners on accounting systems currently in use within the department.
Cross‑train with co‑workers in assigned job duties to ensure continuity of operations and improve succession planning.
Maintain up‑to‑date, professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Train with external customers to ensure correct use of third‑party systems.
Attend department‑specific in‑service training as required to enhance personal development.
Design complex electronic spreadsheets for internal departmental use to facilitate accounting work.
Design complex word processing documents for purposes of mail merge to mail customer letters.
Brainstorm workflow and process improvements with co‑workers to enhance workplace efficiency and comply with audit suggestions.
Manage long‑term projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
Prioritize daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion.
Plan and schedule leave requests of assigned subordinates to ensure proper coverage.
Communicate with internal business partners to facilitate interdepartmental financial transactions.
Hold frequent conversations with assigned subordinates to discuss job performance and make recommendations for improvement and development.
Communicate with supervisors, co‑workers, subordinates using multiple mediums to effectively relay work‑related information.
Communicate with external customers regarding complex issues with financial transactions.
Communicate with external customers to request additional documentation as needed.
Delegate work assignments to assigned subordinates to ensure efficient and timely processing of financial transactions.
Conduct coordination meetings with assigned subordinates as needed to facilitate workload management.
Plan, develop, and execute team‑building exercises and events to improve unit cohesion and trust.
Recognize subordinate accomplishments to enhance morale and improve employee satisfaction.
Run trial balance report to identify unusual account balance changes.
Run accounting queries as required to identify incomplete transactions.
Run finance status report as required to identify customers who should receive statements.
Run open item report as required to identify submitted but not applied monies.
Run aging report as required to identify delinquent accounts and level of delinquency.
Field customer service calls to answer account‑related inquiries.
Review and approve leave and overtime requests for assigned subordinates.
Review work correspondence on a daily basis to ensure timely response.
File work related documentation to ensure accurate and timely record keeping.
Provide guidance to co‑workers on sources for required work information.
Instruct assigned subordinates on use of electronic forms and spreadsheets to enhance efficiency.
Recommend developmental opportunities to assigned subordinates as appropriate.
Schedule staff meetings as required to facilitate interpersonal and inter‑departmental goal achievement.
Enter data using keyboard into electronic database to create and update accurate financial transactions.
Enter personal time and leave requests into electronic database as required.
Operate basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, scanners, faxes, and calculators.
Competencies (KSA's)
Time Management
Ethics and Values
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Functional/Technical Competencies
Problem Solving
Technical Learning
Delegation
Directing Others
Organizing
Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting principles
Intermediate knowledge of administration and management principles
Intermediate knowledge of personnel and human resources as it relates to supervision
Intermediate knowledge of office productivity software
Basic knowledge of mathematics (arithmetic)
Basic knowledge of law and government as it pertains to financial reporting
Basic knowledge of computer operation
Basic knowledge of clerical office procedures
Skills
Intermediate skill in management of personnel resources
Intermediate skill in the management of financial resources
Intermediate mathematic skills
Intermediate speaking skills
Intermediate writing skills
Intermediate reading comprehension skillsIntermediate monitoring skills
Intermediate personnel and workload coordination skills
Intermediate instruction skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate spreadsheet design skills
Active learning skills
Active listening skills
Problem solving skills
Service orientation skillsTime management skills
Abilities
Intermediate mathematical reasoning ability
Intermediate deductive reasoning ability
Intermediate oral comprehension ability
Intermediate oral expression ability
Intermediate written comprehension ability
Intermediate written expression ability
Intermediate problem sensitivity ability
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Copy Machine
Scanner
Calculator
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Government Administration
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Get notified about new Accountant jobs in
Davidson County, TN .
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