Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the State of Tennessee, located in Nashville, TN with a hybrid work option. The State of Tennessee, a large public organization dedicated to serving its citizens, provides essential government services across various departments. This entry-level Accountant 1 position is crucial for the Department of Finance and Administration’s Central Accounting Group, ensuring the accurate management and compliance of public funds for the state.

This role supports the foundational financial operations, contributing to the fiscal integrity of government programs and services.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Hybrid, Nashville, TN
• Pay: $48684–$73188 yearly
• Team:
  Supporting Central Accounting Group within the Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County
• Mission:
  This person ensures accurate recording, application, and compliance of federal, third-party, and general ledger funds through professional accounting work of routine difficulty.
• Tech Stack:
  Personal Computer, Telephone, Printer, Scanner, Calculator

• Monitor:
  Monitor federal and third-party grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results.
• Audit:
  Audit basic invoices, billings, and tax-related accounting documents for compliance with departmental policies, contract terms, and federal and state laws.
• Analyze:
  Analyze general ledger transactions and account documentation from external customers to ensure accurate recording and appropriate application of funds and expenditures.
• Reconcile & Process:
  Perform basic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, prepare financial activity reports, process accounts payable transactions and accounting journal entries, and prepare sales tax returns.
• Communicate & Manage:
  Gather account information from internal and external customers, solve basic customer billing problems, manage long‑term projects to ensure timely completion, and communicate effectively regarding financial transactions.

• Background:
  Entry-level professional accounting role requiring a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree including thirty‑six quarter hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Entry-level professional accounting experience will be gained during a mandatory one‑year training period, after which successful completion leads to reclassification to the next higher class.
• Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of Economics and Accounting principles, Mathematical Reasoning, Written Comprehension, and Problem Sensitivity.