Accountant II

We have an opening for an Accountant 2 at our Chattanooga State campus!

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Chattanooga State delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students and their families, develop a talented workforce, and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Monitor, supervise, and coordinate accounting activities for assigned accounts. Ensure timely billing, drawdowns, and payments; monitor budgets and resolve overspent accounts; review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding regulations; and accurately code revenue and expenses in accordance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements. Collaborate with internal contacts and departmental staff to support effective financial stewardship of assigned accounts.

• Reconcile and balance assigned accounts on a regular basis, including preparation of journal entries as needed; review expenditures for allowability, allocability and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements; prepare and submit financial reports for internal review and approval; complete and submit required financial reports to external sponsors, including federal, state, local, and private funding agencies; ensure timely billing and monitor accounts receivable to support accurate and compliant account management
• Coordinate budget revisions for assigned accounts and provide accurate financial information and documentation for periodic budget submissions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the review of programmatic narratives and budgets for new funding applications; review detailed budget for expenditure reasonableness, allowability and allocability with sponsor and institutional guidelines

• Embrace and promote the College’s goals related to the overall student experience
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of basic accounting theory and practice
• Interpersonal skills consistent with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Proficiency with financial systems to record, analyze, and report financial data; experience with higher education financial systems is preferred but not required
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software to perform reconciliations, analyze financial information, and prepare reports
• Skills in interpreting and explaining complex contractual terms, policies and procedures
• Skills in oral and written communication
• Strong problem‑solving/analytical skills
• Ability to function in a manner that reflects the values of the College

• Education and training:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Work Experience:
  
  Three years of accounting experience

• Application review process will begin at least 7 days after posting *
• $53,429 – $66,786