Accounting Specialist Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Accounting Specialist Tennessee Housing Development Agency – 3.6 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $3,595 a month 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Computer literacy Basic math High school diploma or GED Accounting Organizational skills Section 8 Communication skills Entry level Time management Account reconciliation

Full Job Description Accounting Specialist THDA Division:

Accounting Number of Openings:

1

Salary Grade:

J Monthly Salary Range:

$3,595 minimum

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 AT 11

59PM

THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE ONE DAY PER WEEK, AND ALSO AT THE REQUEST OF THE MANAGER.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons.

POSITION SUMMARY

Processes Accounts Payable transactions (vendor invoices/maintenance), journal entries/vouchers, accounting reconciliations, Accounts Receivable (including Section 8 Tenant Accounts Receivable), and performs other accounting and administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Processes assigned Accounts Payable transactions (invoices, vendor maintenance, payment research, and similar transactions) using designated accounting systems. Audits and processes inter-unit and similar journal vouchers. Reviews and verifies agency 1099 information. Enters various journal entries into accounting systems, based on adequate supporting documentation, as assigned. Performs various account reconciliations between accounting systems used by THDA and other source documents. Enters various Accounts Receivable transactions, and performs aging, dunning, and monitoring tasks, including tasks related to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Tenants Accounts Receivables (TARS). Assists the Accounting team by performing the duties of other similar positions in the event of staff absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Basic accounting experience. The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

A thorough knowledge of Edison, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and other THDA and/state administrative procedures, or the ability to quickly learn these. Strong basic accounting skills. Good basic math skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion. Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Strong organizational skills. Strong time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely. High level of detail and accuracy. Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information. Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities.

Special Demands:

The special demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS

: THDA offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; disability insurance; retirement plans; flexible benefit pre-tax accounts for medical, dependent care, transportation, and parking; annual leave and sick leave that begin accruing after the first month of employment; and 11 paid holidays per year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE AND RESUME ATTACHED FOR

CONSIDERATION