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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,171 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Compile/verify figures for various financial, statistical and budget reports such as balance sheets, income statements, statistical, annual, budget and pension reports. Prepare journal entries for recording information to general ledger. Reconcile general ledger/budget accounts to detail records; make necessary correcting entries. Prepare TVA monthly financial report, monthly reports of TVA insulation loan accounts, annual reports for TVA, financial information for AGA, pension computations and actuary reports and various other reports. Develop/implement more complex procedures for new accounting/ budgeting applications; consult with various areas to solve problems. Maintain daily accounting detail information for entry to the general ledger and budget; maintain/control information related to pension payroll. Prepare various reports and special studies as required. Perform other duties as directed. QualificationsLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS A
valid driver's license from state of residence is required.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.EXPERIENCE 2
years of experience as an Accountant 1 or 2 years of accounting experience is required.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Works in office under good conditions. Occasional field analysis for inventory, research and/or to solve problems.Physical Demands:
Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and dexterity in operating office equipment. This position requires vision, hearing and speaking abilities.THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
Primary Location :
USA-TN-Memphis Work Locations :
AB01 David F Hansen Admin Bldg 220 South Main Street Memphis 38101-0430Job :
Accounting & Finance Organization :
0331310Management and Property Accounting Job Posting :
Sep 9, 2026, 2:26:38PM Minimum Salary :
69,180.80Midpoint Salary:
86,465.60Benefits
- Dental Insurance