Junior Accountant -Accounting and Budgeting

Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $22.77 - $28.85/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Junior Accountant performs foundational professional accounting and financial functions under the general supervision of the Financial Analysis and Reporting Manager. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions and journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with University of Tennessee System policies, state regulations, and applicable sponsor and grant requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, a customer-service focus, and a collaborative approach to supporting the financial operations and academic, clinical, and research missions of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

1. Processes, reviews, and codes non-labor financial transactions, ensuring appropriate business purpose and required approvals.
2. Partners with accounting and finance teams to support month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements.
3. Prepares financial reports and presentations on cost and budget performance for management review.
4. Performs timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of departmental accounts, general ledger entries and accounts, and internal bank accounts.
5. Reviews and analyzes account activity to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, variances, and outstanding items promptly.
6. Performs first-level review and reconciliation of university procurement card (OneCard) transactions in the Oracle financial system.
7. Verifies receipts, supporting documentation, and business purposes to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions.
8. Assists with fiscal monitoring of unrestricted, restricted, and grant-funded accounts.
9. Provides clear, professional guidance regarding UT Health Sciences business processes, financial documentation requirements, and procurement policies and procedures.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or cash management; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years. (Experience in higher education or the public sector is a plus.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Technical skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically in Excel data functions.
• Ability to quickly learn university enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Oracle Cloud).
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), internal control structures, and fund accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines independently.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position may occasionally be required to work evenings