ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1
- 06172026-78611 Finance and Administration
- 4.6 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $3,229
- $4,852 a month 1 hour ago Qualifications Clerical experience Full Job Description Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 06/17/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 06/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00
- $4,852.00 Salary (Annually) $38,748.00
- $58,224.
00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Finance and Administration
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Supporting Department of Correction For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html This position is designed as
Hybrid Qualifications Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time clerical accounting or auditing work. Substitution of Experience for
Education:
Qualifying full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for the required experience under one of the following conditions: 4.5 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a one-year substitution, 9 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two-year substitution; 12 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two and a half year substitution; 15 quarter hours in accounting and bookkeeping is equivalent to a three-year substitution. Overview Under general supervision, an employee in this class works in the preparation and maintenance of sub-professional accounting records, financial statements, and/or reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This class differs from that of Account Clerk in that an incumbent of the latter performs bookkeeping and clerical tasks of a more routine nature. This class differs from that of Accounting Technician 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, reports, and financial statements of greater volume, difficulty, and/or complexity. Responsibilities Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions. Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts. Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately. Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary. Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re-issue as necessary. Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s). Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports. Provides training to co-workers in the operation of accounting-based databases, policies, and procedures. Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Manages Complexity Interpersonal Savvy Demonstrates Self-Awareness Business Insight Plans and Aligns Knowledge:
Economics and Accounting Clerical Customer and Personal Service Skills:
Reading Comprehension Time Management Active Learning and Listening Critical Thinking Mathematics Abilities:
Written Comprehension Deductive Reasoning Problem Sensitivity Mathematical Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Telephone Printer Scanner Calculator
