Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

• Opening Date/Time: 06/03/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
• Closing Date/Time: 06/10/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
• Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
• Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188.00
• Job Type: Full-Time
• City, State
  
  Location:
  
  Nashville, TN
• Department:
  Finance and Administration
• Location of Position:
  Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County
• Position Type:
  Entry‑level Accounting Sub‑Series (professional accounting work of routine difficulty)
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree including thirty‑six quarter hours in accounting.
• Experience:
  
  Entry level. Successful completion of a mandatory one‑year training period will result in reclassification to the next higher class; inadequate performance may lead to demotion or termination.

The incumbent performs professional accounting work of routine difficulty and follows appropriate procedures and policies. Supervision is initially close but becomes more general as the employee gains experience. The role differs from the next higher class in that the latter functions at the working level under general supervision.

• Monitors federal and third‑party grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results.
• Audits basic invoices and billings for compliance with departmental policies, contract terms, federal and state laws, and regulations. Also audits tax‑related accounting documents to confirm compliance with federal tax laws.
• Analyzes general ledger transactions to verify accurate recording and application of funds; reviews account documentation from external customers for appropriate expenditures.
• Performs basic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, prepares financial activity reports, processes basic accounts payable transactions and accounting journal entries in electronic databases, and prepares sales tax returns as required.
• Gathers account information from internal and external customers to update and maintain accurate account postings, support transactions, and perform reconciliations.
• Solves basic problems related to customer billing through reporting and research.
• Manages long‑term projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones; prioritizes daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion.
• Communicates with external customers regarding basic issues with financial transactions.

• Being Resilient
• Nimble Learning
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns

• Clerical
• Economics and Accounting

• Service Orientation
• Active Learning and Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Mathematics
• Time Management

• Written Comprehension
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Scanner
• Calculator