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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 month ago

Accounting and Business Operations Analyst

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations Analyst to support the accounting and business operations processes for the University of Chattanooga Foundation. The role involves financial reporting, payment services, assurance services, and data analysis, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and accurate accounting practices.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare CDFI, LLC financial statements with accompanying notes in accordance with GAAP

Develop and prepare monthly operating budget reporting for UTC Advancement leadership and department heads

Prepare CDFI, LLC budget vs actual reports for UTC housing

Create and input Advancement, UC Foundation and Campus Development Foundation operating GL entries to SAGE accounting system

Assist with preparation of reporting of annual NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments and for various campus colleges/departments (GWR COB-AACSB Report, Budget and Finance-NCAA Audit, Performing Arts- NASM/NAST, WUTC CPB Audit)

Assist in coordination of real estate purchases

Review ACE gift documentation and checks received, upload data to UCF accounting system and deposit to appropriate checking account

Receive all UTC Advancement invoice requests and utilize critical thinking skills to facilitate coding of expense and enter into the UCF accounting system

Ensure proper documentation is submitted with all payment requests and review for fiscal policy compliance

Systematic and independent examination of procurement card statements submitted by UTC Advancement cardholders to ensure charge and documentation compliance

Correspond with vendors and Advancement staff to answer questions on payment requests

Cut checks or initiate ACH payment to vendors and Advancement staff and record data in banking portal

Prepare monthly reconciliation of UCF DASH operating account

Reconciliation of UC Foundation treasury deposit bank accounts

Reconcile monthly budget reports with UCF accounting system

Reconciliation of housing general ledger in SAGE

Preparation of Excel and PDF reports from data pulled from ACE, DASH, and UCF Accounting systems

Analyze donors and alumni data pulled from ACE CRM

Compile and upload engagement data into CRM

Create/update employee positions in DASH

Onboarding documentation

Create labor schedule and distribution rules

Additional pay/salary changes

Enter employee terminations

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial statements preparationExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteData analysisWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting field of study

1+ year of professional accounting/budget related experience

Strong knowledge of accounting principles to include ability to prepare financial statements and accompanying notes and verify accuracy

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include strong Excel experience

Excellent written and verbal skills

Detailed and organized; able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks; able to apply judgment and reasoning in order to problem-solve and interpret policy and donor intent

Preferred

University, governmental and/or endowment experience

Knowledge of accounting principles

Benefits

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Glassdoor4.3

As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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