Financial Specialist

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

. Oversee and administer fiscal operations, facilities-related financial activity, and asset management for the Tickle College of Engineering .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, financial management, and compliance within a university setting. Proficient in financial data analysis, reporting, and transaction support, with strong organizational and communication skills.

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Accounting PoliciesFinancial ManagementOracle ExperienceData AnalysisCompliance Improvement

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingLedger ReconciliationPayroll CoordinationAsset ManagementTransaction ComplianceEffort CertificationProcurement ManagementFinancial PlanningBudgeting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganization SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOraclePlanon

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Projects AccountingUniform GuidanceState and Federal Contract RequirementsUT Policies and ProceduresComprehensive Research University

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and administer fiscal operations, facilities-related financial activity, and asset management for the Tickle College of Engineering
Provide financial guidance and transaction support for purchasing, contracts, payables, receivables, cash handling, travel, procurement cards, sales tax, labor distribution, effort certification, payroll coordination, and sponsored projects
Reconcile monthly ledgers, correct discrepancies, assist with year-end close, and prepare labor distribution and effort certification
Coordinate college-level purchasing, including the annual Computer Upgrade Program, and manage centralized contracts
Track and inventory college assets
Oversee cash receipts with the Bursar’s Office
Administer sponsored projects alongside Principal Investigators
Maintain transaction compliance and audit readiness
Review procedures and recommend efficiency, accuracy, and compliance improvements
Guide administrative staff on financial practices and draft financial correspondence
Assist with Planon key and scan access as needed
Compile and analyze financial data, produce stakeholder reports, identify trends and risks, and support financial planning and forecasting
Audit biweekly and monthly payroll documents
Review electronic time entry, enter or correct student worker time, verify pay rates and funding codes, advise on troubleshooting, and reconcile payroll reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
6 years of accounting or business management experience
Advanced knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize a heavy workload
Ability to interpret data requests and provide accurate reports
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on others’ needs and time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future sponsorship for an employment-based visa
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business area, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training with 2 years of accounting/business management experience (preferred)
Financial work history at a comprehensive research university (preferred)
Oracle experience (preferred)
Knowledge of UT policies and procedures (preferred)
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and sponsored projects accounting (preferred)
Knowledge of state and federal contract and grant financial requirements
Working knowledge of UT fiscal and HR policies and procedures
Knowledge of financial/personnel management applications such as Oracle
Knowledge of personnel maintenance processes, including hiring, I-9 e-verification, and USCIS visa processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Career development and coaching
Continued education
Development and training opportunities
Work-life balance support