Accounting Associate at TNBR Careers in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Title: Accounting Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The overall purpose of this position is to assist with preparing accounting records for the College and to assist department deans and managers with accounting related functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare journal entries in support of expense allocations, accruals and other routine financial transactions. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Audit and compile purchase card documentation to prepare journal entries of transactions. Reconcile expense/revenue accounts. Provide variance explanations and supporting documentation for accounting entries and contract invoicing requested by vendors, department deans, managers and contractors.

Manage Accounts Payable mailbox, including routing invoices to appropriate parties and communicating between vendors and department deans and managers. Oversee AP documentation folder to ensure timely payments to vendors. Research and solve discrepancies on invoices for Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments to vendors. Assist with open purchase order listing reconciliations. Oversee utility payments for the College. Document business transactions. Assist the Accounting Manager with various analysis, reports and duties. Reconcile and track monthly bookstore commission earnings. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Certificate

Five (5) years' accounting experience, including maintaining or reviewing financial records and reconciling accounts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in higher education

Advanced ability to analyze, summarize and present data clearly to various constituencies.

Advanced critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently, self-starter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Intermediate computer skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application, and an understanding of applicable Federal and State laws. Logical problem-solving skills for researching and reconciling accounts. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $36,465 - $43,758 depending on experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Nashville State offers flexible work arrangements for positions that qualify.