Title: Service Center College/University Accountant

Employee Classification: Executive/Admin & Managerial

Institution: System Office

Department: Business and Finance

Campus Location: Tennessee Board of Regents System Office

Job Summary

The Service Center Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all transaction processing related to accounting is provided in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, TBR, Federal, and State regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Service Center Accountant executes complex accounting transactions utilizing sophisticated technology to provide professional services.

The Service Center Accountant works closely with the TBR Service Center staff and designated College/University staff and is expected to provide a high level of customer service to all institutions served.

Job Duties

• 70% - General Accounting • Maintain General Ledger • Processes journal vouchers • Performs bank and clearing account reconciliations • Review average cash balances in operating account weekly • Assists with end of fiscal year data collection • Prepares year-end accrual entries • Perform Grant year end review for appropriate accounting for financial statements • Assists with month-end close, quarterly review, and year-end close - (Essential)
• 10% - Reporting • Assist in financial data gathering for presentation at Board Meetings • Assist with annual appropriations request to THEC • Assists the Director with financial statements, notes, schedules, and ad hoc reports - (Essential)
• 5% - Capital Assets • Prepares capital asset journal vouchers and process year-end depreciation expense - (Essential)
• 5% - Budgeting • Monitor that actual expenses are recorded in budgeted FOAPs • Assists in preparation of budget worksheets • Reviews monthly budget report for needed error corrections for assigned - (Essential)
• 5% - Customer Service • Fields employee questions and researches accounting concerns • Works cooperatively and effectively with other departments - (Essential)
• 5% - Other Duties • Performs additional duties as assigned - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in accounting or auditing in a college, university, or state government
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements of NCAA, GASB, AICPA, TBR and the State of Tennessee
• Experience in accounting or auditing at a TN public higher education institution
• Experience with Banner or similar ERP system
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Broad knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines
• A willingness and passion to learn new hardware and software systems that are consistent with duties
• Ability to effectively analyze data and inquiries, think critically, and make appropriate decisions
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or work alone without close supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to understand customer needs and provide quality service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information

Physical Demands / Working Conditions