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Accounting Specialist II - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Employer: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Location: Knoxville, TN

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST II/FINANCIAL ASSOCIATE III
ECOLOGY & EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Regular Full-ime, Pay Range MR06

The University of Tennessee, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Department- Knoxville, is accepting applications for an Accounting Specialist II. This positon exists to assist Business Manager in all operations of the department related to fiscal issues, namely grant proposals, awards and development; account reporting, and personnel. The position is co-supervised by the Department Head and the Business Manager.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Travel reservations, travel entry, travel reimbursements and recordkeeping using the university Concur travel system. This requires knowledge of or ability/willingness to learn the Concur travel system.
Account reconciliation and analysis. Using the university IRIS system, this position will perform or assist with most departmental financial transactions such as petty cash reimbursements, setup and payments to independent contractors, personnel changes, effort certification reporting, internal orders and ledger reconciliation
Serves as departmental IRIS reviewer.
In conjunction with Business Manager occasionally assists with proposal preparations and grant tracking
Other duties as needed

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or some college. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: High School Diploma with four years accounting or 2 years of college with 2 years accounting or Bachelor degree in accounting and 1 year of account;

Job Skills: Ability to perform a variety of complex accounting transactions, budget development and analysis; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet requirements and facilitate workflow; strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills; ability to interpret government contracts and related regulations; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word; ability to work with little direct supervision, detail-oriented; team player; quick learner; dependability and strong work ethics is a must.

Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Feb 24, 2021, 3:53:39 PM

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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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