Accounting Clerk

Cleveland Utilities Authority, a municipal utility providing electric, water, wastewater and fiber services to the Cleveland, Tennessee/Bradley County area, is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to provide accounting and clerical financial support to the General Accounting Department at Cleveland Utilities. The role performs a variety of accounting tasks focused in one or more of the following areas:
Banking and Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Payroll Processing.

• Process, verify, and reconcile financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain and update records in the financial system
• Assist with monthly closings and year-end reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and documentation standards
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy
• Maintain accountability for meeting all required timelines related to financial processes
• Specific job duties will vary based on functional focuses listed below:
• Banking/Billing/Transaction Reconciliation
  • Monitor and reconcile bank statements and internal accounts
  • Investigate and resolve variances in daily deposits or receivables
  • Support billing and invoicing processes
• Accounts Payable
  • Review and process vendor invoices
  • Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation
  • Coordinate payment schedules and resolve discrepancies with vendors
• Payroll
  • Review and enter timesheets or payroll data for accuracy
  • Maintain employee compensation records in coordination with HR
  • Process payroll runs and adjustments as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of General Accounting

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate’s degree (two-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study:
  Accounting or related field.
• No prior experience necessary.
• This position requires basic computer skills and general knowledge of Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, and Office 365.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume by Monday, July 20, 2026, to  or

Cleveland Utilities Authority
Post Office Box 2730
Cleveland, TN

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