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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 14 hours ago

Lead Accounting Associate

Gallatin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$42K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is seeking a Lead Accounting Associate at Volunteer State Community College. The role involves providing customer service support for the Office of Student Accounts, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and offering training and support to other Accounting Associates.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provides non-supervisory work direction, training, and support to other Accounting Associates within the Office of Student Accounts and ensures consistent application of policies and procedures

Reviews the accuracy of financial transactions entered by other staff; provides feedback, and correction guidance

Assists the Bursar in reconciling complex invoices and resolving discrepancies with vendors, departments, and Third-Party Payors

Processes monthly payroll for College on a rotating basis

Reviews discount waiver forms to verify eligibility and compliance with Federal, State, and College rules and regulations

Compiles and prepares appropriate data for accounts receivable billing for third-party and non-student accounts; ensures accuracy of data for billing purposes

Receives, sorts, and processes a variety of invoices and billings for third party and non-student accounts; posts all expenditures and revenues

Reviews and processes student refunds/disbursements in accordance with institutional and TBR policies

Assists other departments/staff by providing student account analysis to determine accuracy

Processes direct deposit transaction files for accounts payable and student refunds; Processes incoming ACH transactions as well as all bank ACH and check returns

Processes incoming payments for third-party and non-student accounts

Monitors, balances, and reconciles various GL accounts

Participates in internal and external audits of the Office of Student Accounts and provides supporting student account documentation for other functional areas to support their audit processes

Preforms system testing for upgrades and application enhancements and documents needed changes or adjustments as needed

Serve as back-up cashier, balancing cash and receipts and preparing daily deposit as needed

Assists with check printing for Accounts Payable as needed

Provides customer service to outside vendors, other college departments, employees, and students

Maintains confidentiality of information and works in accordance with FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information

Performs a variety of general clerical duties including word processing, maintaining files and records, and processing the mail

Inputs documents into computerized accounting programs and processes computer output

Process computer generated reports as necessary, reviews for accuracy

Assists in preparation of various tax returns including sales tax, 1099 reports and 1098 T statements when needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

General accounting experienceBookkeeping experienceStudent Information SystemMicrosoft ExcelFinancial record keepingCustomer serviceCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Must be committed to a positive customer service philosophy

Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet

Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting

Knowledge of basic clerical, accounting principles and procedures, and basic math and alphabetizing skills

Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

Ability to use own initiative, prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and must be detail oriented

Preferred

Associate's degree

Five (5) years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience

One (1) year experience in higher education working directly with a SIS (Student Information System) such as Colleague or Banner

Benefits

Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA

Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)

Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity Pay

Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457

14 Paid Holidays/Year

Annual Leave (if applicable)

Sick Leave

Sick Leave Bank

State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees