The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Accounting and Business Operations Analyst
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Accounting and Business Operations Analyst
The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Accounting and Business Operations Analyst. Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting and Business Operations, the Analyst will support accounting and business operations processes for UCF. The role will include accurate entry and thorough review of payment requests for the UTC Advancement team; preparation and distribution of monthly budget reports; creation of gift‑related journal entries in UCF’s financial system, FIMS; preparation of accounting workpapers for UC Foundation and CDFI; and analysis and entry of donor data pulled from CRM. Responsibilities
Financial and Budget Reporting: Prepare CDFI, LLC financial statements with accompanying notes in accordance with GAAP. Develop and prepare monthly operating budget reporting for UTC Advancement leadership and department heads. Prepare CDFI, LLC budget vs actual reports for UTC housing. Create and input Advancement, UC Foundation and Campus Development Foundation operating GL entries to SAGE accounting system. Assist with preparation of reporting of annual NACUBO‑TIAA Study of Endowments and for various campus colleges/departments (GWR COB‑AACSB Report, Budget and Finance‑NCAA Audit, Performing Arts‑NASM/NAST, WUTC CPB Audit). Assist in coordination of real‑estate purchases. Review ACE gift documentation and checks received, upload data to UCF accounting system and deposit to appropriate checking account. Payment Services: Receive all UTC Advancement invoice requests and facilitate coding of expense and entry into UCF accounting system. Ensure proper documentation is submitted with all payment requests and review for fiscal policy compliance. Examine procurement card statements submitted by UTC Advancement cardholders to ensure charge and documentation compliance. Correspond with vendors and Advancement staff to answer questions on payment requests. Cut checks or initiate ACH payment to vendors and Advancement staff and record data in banking portal. Assurance Services: Prepare monthly reconciliation of UCF DASH operating account. Reconcile UC Foundation treasury deposit bank accounts. Reconcile monthly budget reports with UCF accounting system. Reconcile housing general ledger in SAGE. Financial Outreach and Other: Prepare GJ entries and uploads to DASH related to UCF gift accounts and CDFI Phase I LLC to include monthly UCF gifts and help implement upload of UCF endowment balances. Facilitate completion of annual UCF and CDFI audit PBC list reports. Facilitate setting up DASH accounts for UCF gift accounts and closing of accounts as needed. Collaborate on improvements to UCF accounting systems design, use and data content. Personnel Management: create/update employee positions in DASH, onboarding documentation, create labor schedule and distribution rules, additional pay/salary changes, enter employee terminations. Data Analysis: Preparation of Excel and PDF reports from data pulled from ACE, DASH, and UCF Accounting systems. Analyze donors and alumni data pulled from ACE CRM. Compile and upload engagement data into CRM. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting field of study. 1+ year of professional accounting/budget related experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles to include ability to prepare financial statements and accompanying notes and verify accuracy; extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel experience. Excellent written and verbal skills. Detailed and organized; able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks; able to apply judgment and reasoning to problem‑solve and interpret policy and donor intent. Preferred Education and Experience
University, governmental and/or endowment experience. Knowledge of accounting principles. Application Process
Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Questions about the search may be directed to
hr@utfi.org . Target Start Date
February 2026 Benefits
The Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes: generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days; education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses; retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods. The Foundation
The University of Chattanooga Foundation is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that enriches the lives of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga through alumni engagement, financial stewardship and private investments. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor's programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master's programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate. The UT System
The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service. EEO Statement
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Accounting and Business Operations Analyst. Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting and Business Operations, the Analyst will support accounting and business operations processes for UCF. The role will include accurate entry and thorough review of payment requests for the UTC Advancement team; preparation and distribution of monthly budget reports; creation of gift‑related journal entries in UCF’s financial system, FIMS; preparation of accounting workpapers for UC Foundation and CDFI; and analysis and entry of donor data pulled from CRM. Responsibilities
Financial and Budget Reporting: Prepare CDFI, LLC financial statements with accompanying notes in accordance with GAAP. Develop and prepare monthly operating budget reporting for UTC Advancement leadership and department heads. Prepare CDFI, LLC budget vs actual reports for UTC housing. Create and input Advancement, UC Foundation and Campus Development Foundation operating GL entries to SAGE accounting system. Assist with preparation of reporting of annual NACUBO‑TIAA Study of Endowments and for various campus colleges/departments (GWR COB‑AACSB Report, Budget and Finance‑NCAA Audit, Performing Arts‑NASM/NAST, WUTC CPB Audit). Assist in coordination of real‑estate purchases. Review ACE gift documentation and checks received, upload data to UCF accounting system and deposit to appropriate checking account. Payment Services: Receive all UTC Advancement invoice requests and facilitate coding of expense and entry into UCF accounting system. Ensure proper documentation is submitted with all payment requests and review for fiscal policy compliance. Examine procurement card statements submitted by UTC Advancement cardholders to ensure charge and documentation compliance. Correspond with vendors and Advancement staff to answer questions on payment requests. Cut checks or initiate ACH payment to vendors and Advancement staff and record data in banking portal. Assurance Services: Prepare monthly reconciliation of UCF DASH operating account. Reconcile UC Foundation treasury deposit bank accounts. Reconcile monthly budget reports with UCF accounting system. Reconcile housing general ledger in SAGE. Financial Outreach and Other: Prepare GJ entries and uploads to DASH related to UCF gift accounts and CDFI Phase I LLC to include monthly UCF gifts and help implement upload of UCF endowment balances. Facilitate completion of annual UCF and CDFI audit PBC list reports. Facilitate setting up DASH accounts for UCF gift accounts and closing of accounts as needed. Collaborate on improvements to UCF accounting systems design, use and data content. Personnel Management: create/update employee positions in DASH, onboarding documentation, create labor schedule and distribution rules, additional pay/salary changes, enter employee terminations. Data Analysis: Preparation of Excel and PDF reports from data pulled from ACE, DASH, and UCF Accounting systems. Analyze donors and alumni data pulled from ACE CRM. Compile and upload engagement data into CRM. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting field of study. 1+ year of professional accounting/budget related experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles to include ability to prepare financial statements and accompanying notes and verify accuracy; extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel experience. Excellent written and verbal skills. Detailed and organized; able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks; able to apply judgment and reasoning to problem‑solve and interpret policy and donor intent. Preferred Education and Experience
University, governmental and/or endowment experience. Knowledge of accounting principles. Application Process
Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Questions about the search may be directed to
hr@utfi.org . Target Start Date
February 2026 Benefits
The Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes: generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days; education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses; retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods. The Foundation
The University of Chattanooga Foundation is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that enriches the lives of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga through alumni engagement, financial stewardship and private investments. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor's programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master's programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate. The UT System
The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service. EEO Statement
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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