Accounting Specialist II - Bursar's Office
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
To ensure collections of all revenues including studentfees, student loans, non-student receivables, cash receipts and other financialtransactions are executed consistent with sound accounting practices accordingto University, State and Federal guidelines while maintaining adequate internalcontrols with a minimum disruption to the campus environment.
Perform professional accounting duties preparing theUniversities daily deposit from a composite of accounts.
Post deposits directly to departmental IRIS Cost Centers andWBS Elements and Funds.
Review and analyze University system-wide financialtransactions to ensure compliance with federal and state fiscal policiesrelating to depositing of funds.
Co-teach 3 hour Central Cashiering class once a month in theIris training lab to fellow and/or new employees.
Teach 2 hour Online Receipting class as needed to retrainemployees using the old online receipting program or train employees that havenever used the Online Receipting program.
QualificationsQualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years college or equivalent work experience in an office or financial institution.
Knowledge of Online Receipting (both old and new programs), IRIS, Word, Excel (for daily balance and statistical reports), Outlook, Office 365, Internet Explorer/Google (to research payments)
Must be skillful in operating the following machines:
10-Key Calculator, Scanner, Money Counter, Date Stamp Machine, Fax Machine/Copy Machine
Must be able to communicate the processes involved in the Central Cashier Office verbally or by email, in order to assist departmental employees in the implementation of producing a correct Receipt/Deposit/Iris Document.
Extensive knowledge of IRIS, University Fiscal policies as they relate to cash receipts and knowledge of accounting/auditing principles, practices and procedures.
Job: Accounting/Finance Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Bursar's Office
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 12, 2020, 5:11:11 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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