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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 day ago

Accounting Manager, UT Research Foundation - UT System Administration

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking an Accounting Manager to provide professional-level financial analysis, reporting, and advisory support for UTRF’s subsidiaries and special projects. The role involves addressing complex accounting issues, developing budget projections, and serving as the primary financial liaison for audits.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare complex GAAP financial statements for multi-entity, multi-segment non-profit and for-profit organizations, applying professional judgment to address non-routine accounting issues and ensure accurate financial representation

Develop and analyze budget projections and financial forecasts, evaluating trends, risks, and variances to support informed decision-making by leadership and subsidiary boards

Oversee and analyze payroll, tax, and benefit-related financial activity, reviewing externally prepared tax filings (Forms 1120 and 990) for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational reporting requirements

Prepare, analyze, and present complex financial reports, budget projections, and budget-to-actual analyses to the UTRF President, subsidiary Boards, Board Chairs, and subsidiary CEOs, providing professional financial insight to support governance and strategic decision-making

Serve as the primary financial liaison for external audits, exercising professional judgment to interpret accounting standards, and ensure clean audit outcomes for each subsidiary and special project

Qualification

GAAPQuickBooks DesktopFinancial analysisExcelBudget projectionsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum 3 years experience in preparing GAAP financial statements

Proficiency with QuickBooks desktop and Excel

Requires extensive knowledge of GAAP

Ability to apply principles to a wide variety of transactions and accounting problems

Ability to work independently on complex transactions requiring in-depth analysis while exercising good judgment in the performance of all work assignments while handling confidential and sensitive data

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills to prioritize work to meet stringent deadlines and handle urgent matters while staying on task with other assigned duties

Communicate effectively inside and outside of department/organization

Ability to use disparate software systems effectively

Ability to be positive team player

Ability to work in a open office environment

Preferred

Experience working in a CPA firm preparing compilations

3 years experience as an Accounting Manager

QuickBooks Desktop expert

Ability to analyze financial statements effectively

Benefits

Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families

Generous retirement benefits

A wide variety of professional development opportunities

Supportive work and family benefits

Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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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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