24000000O9 - University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field will be considered with three or more years of work experience in accounting or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Accounting and finance management skills

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s with one or more years of work experience preferably in sponsored projects accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Work experience in post award financial management of extramural funding.
• Work experience with federal cost accounting principles at a higher education institution.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge OMB Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Knowledge of SAP or other, similar, integrated information systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while under strict deadlines.
• Advanced spreadsheet and data management skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and to resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external contacts in a professional manner and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.

Application Procedure:

Qualified individuals should send their application materials via electronic means through the UT recruitment website at: https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/.