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State of Tennessee · 9 hours ago

ACCOUNTANT 3 - 12312025-73963

Davidson County, TN

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,100/mo - $7,646/mo

3+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking an Accountant 3 to perform professional accounting work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work. This role involves directing accounting operations, managing complex financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with state accounting guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Resolves conflicts between assigned work teams to promote a healthy work environment

Resolves issues with external customers related to complex financial transactions and customer service complaints for assigned subordinates

Resolves interpersonal conflicts between assigned subordinates to enhance teambuilding and generate a positive working environment

Performs complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases

Prepares complex financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers

Processes high-risk, high-volume, and/or complex transactions to ensure accurate entry

Processes complex accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions

Processes complex accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately

Processes complex accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers

Updates and maintains accurate account postings in electronic databases

Corrects unusual account balance changes in electronic database based on results of research

Sets rates to internal customers for services rendered

Bills external customers for fees and insurance premiums according to contracts and federal, state, and departmental rules and regulations

Bills internal customers for services rendered according to set rates using inter-departmental journal entries

Monitors reported expenditures of sub-recipients grant funds and other program funds for allowable and accurate reporting

Monitors revenue collections to determine congruence with assigned budget

Monitors department budget status to determine availability of funds and discrepancies

Monitors federal and third party, grant and program funds to ensure accurate fund results

Monitors assigned subordinate performance to accurately inform evaluation results

Analyzes complex general ledger transactions to ensure and verify the accurate recording and/or application of funds

Analyzes complex issues identified by assigned subordinates to determine appropriate actions necessary

Analyzes account documentation submitted by external customers to determine accurate and appropriate expenditures

Performs performance evaluations for assigned subordinates

Identifies appropriate candidates for vacant assigned positions

Interprets federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for internal and external customers to facilitate compliance

Interprets financial reports for non accounting personnel in response to complex questions

Interprets departmental rules and regulations for assigned subordinates and external customers to explain program parameters

Interviews candidates for vacant assigned positions to develop hiring recommendations

Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding assigned subordinate retention, reallocation, and/or termination

Estimates charges to other agencies for services provided to set rates

Reviews and approves reconciliations of general ledger accounts against transaction queries, researched information, information provided by outside vendors, and individual transactions in electronic databases

Reviews account postings in electronic databases to ensure that they follow appropriate accounting policies and procedures

Solves complex problems related to customer billing based on reporting and research

Reviews and approves journals, vouchers, purchase orders and requisitions, and accounts receivable deposits entered by co-workers to ensure accuracy

Reviews and approves financial activity reports for use by internal and external customers

Reviews and approves accounts payable transactions in electronic databases to pay internal and external customers accurately

Reviews and approves accounting journal entries in electronic database to record financial transactions

Reviews and approves accounts receivable transactions in electronic databases to record revenue from internal and external customers

Reviews and approves direct billing transactions entered by assigned subordinates

Recommends whether or not an account should be closed based on departmental outstanding balance policies

Audits complex invoices and billings for compliance with departmental policies and procedures, contract terms, federal and state laws and regulations

Audits tax related accounting documents to determine compliance with federal tax laws and regulations

Reviews department budget to actual expenditure report in electronic database and from contract to determine availability of funds and/or discrepancies

Reviews performance evaluations submitted by subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance with Human Resources guidelines

Reviews refund request documentation prior to and after submission for payment to ensure recipient eligibility and proper allocation and disbursement of funds

Performs random audits of assigned subordinate work for quality control purposes

Reviews and approves sales tax documentation submitted by assigned subordinates to ensure accuracy and completeness

Audits aging report to determine proper actions in regards to delinquent accounts

Gathers information for management to inform budgetary decisions and other analyses

Conducts complex research in electronic applications, paper files, and interpersonally to gather data for processing transactions and preparing reports

Researches unusual account balance changes to identify the source of the issue

Gathers account information from internal and external customers to update and maintain accurate account postings, support transactions, and perform reconciliations

Runs queries in electronic databases to provide information for accounting and management analyses

Leads assigned subordinates in performance of daily tasks to ensure performance guidelines are being met

Evaluates assigned subordinates motivational needs to encourage performance

Evaluates assigned subordinates performance to determine additional development and training needs

Evaluates assigned subordinates workload to determine resource allocation and proper workflow

Provides design guidance to assigned subordinates for the development of electronic spreadsheets and word processing documents

Develops performance evaluation goals and desired work outcomes for assigned subordinates to evaluate and develop job performance

Develops strategies for achieving departmental goals during end of year closing based on deadlines and best practices

Records complex financial transactions in electronic databases, spreadsheets, and forms

Documents assigned subordinates performance on an on-going basis to aid in performance evaluation

Serves as a liaison to internal and external customers for questions and issues related to accounting programs, policies, and reports

Develops professional working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, program partners, and external customers to promote a healthy work environment

Conducts training in departmental policies, procedures, and processes for internal and external customers

Provides training to internal business partners on accounting systems currently in use within the department

Cross-trains with co-workers in assigned job duties to ensure continuity of operations and improve succession planning

Maintains up to date, professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Trains with external customers to ensure correct use of third party systems

Attends department specific in-service training as required to enhance personal development

Designs complex electronic spreadsheets for internal departmental use to facilitate accounting work

Designs complex word processing documents for purposes of mail merge to mail customer letters

Brainstorms workflow and process improvements with co-workers to enhance workplace efficiency and comply with audit suggestions

Manages long term projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones

Prioritizes daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion

Plans and schedules leave requests of assigned subordinates to ensure proper coverage

Communicates with internal business partners to facilitate interdepartmental financial transactions

Holds frequent conversations with assigned subordinates to discuss job performance and make recommendations for improvement and development

Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates using multiple mediums to effectively relay work related information

Communicates with external customers regarding complex issues with financial transactions

Communicates with external customers to request additional documentation as needed

Delegates work assignments to assigned subordinates to ensure efficient and timely processing of financial transactions

Conducts coordination meetings with assigned subordinates as needed to facilitate workload management

Plans, develops, and executes team building exercises and events to improve unit cohesion and trust

Recognizes subordinate accomplishments to enhance morale and improve employee satisfaction

Runs trial balance report to identify unusual account balance changes

Runs accounting queries as required to identify incomplete transactions

Runs finance status report as required to identify customers who should receive statements

Runs open item report as required to identify submitted but not applied monies

Runs aging report as required to identify delinquent accounts and level of delinquency

Fields customer service calls to answer account related inquiries

Reviews and approves leave and overtime requests for assigned subordinates

Reviews work correspondence on a daily basis to ensure timely response

Files work related documentation to ensure accurate and timely record keeping

Provides guidance to co-workers on sources for required work information

Instructs assigned subordinates on use of electronic forms and spreadsheets to enhance efficiency

Recommends developmental opportunities to assigned subordinates as appropriate

Schedules staff meetings as required to facilitate interpersonal and inter-departmental goal achievement

Enters data using keyboard into electronic database to create and update accurate financial transactions

Enters personal time and leave requests into electronic database as required

Operates basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, scanners, faxes, and calculators

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in accountingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Financial reportingBudget managementComplex reconciliationsDecision qualityTechnical learningTime managementProblem solvingCustomer focus

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional accounting or auditing work

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional accounting or auditing work

Designated as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experience equivalent to 1 year of full-time professional accounting or auditing work

A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class