Job Description

The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a Senior Financial Associate (Full-time, Non-exempt) in the Department of Nuclear Engineering.

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Associate position reports to the Assistant Business Manager and provides assistance to faculty, students, and staff by performing necessary fiscal functions of the unit. This position will represent the department in a professional manner, often dealing with individuals and organizations external to the university. The position is responsible for processing accounting and personnel transactions compliant with UT policy and will reconcile and evaluate the accuracy of the departmental monthly account ledgers and sponsored research accounts.

This position works directly with the Office of Research OSP/FMC personnel for pre-award and post-award management. It is expected that this position will work closely with faculty in the monitoring of sponsored project spending; ensures all supporting documentation is provided; offers initial review of budget projections, account close-out, need for contract modifications, etc. to ensure compliance and monitor accounts for overspending. The position also provides guidance for internal transfer transactions to properly record allocations and posting corrections with applicable cost transfer form approvals from Sponsored Project Accounting.

Additionally, this role assists the department by processing and reconciling travel and accounts payable invoices, maintaining cost vs. budget forecasting, and project-specific financial reporting. The position is also responsible for assisting in proposal preparation and review, post-award preparation of project extension, re-budget, subcontract, and closeout documentation. This position provides support for compliance and financial analysis for externally funded grants and contracts, and acts as a primary resource for guidance and direction for Principal Investigators (PIs).

Qualifications

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 4+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, customer service and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on needs of others and with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field preferred with 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred with accounting experience. Experience in academic environment
• Knowledge of state and federal contract and grant financial requirements
• Knowledge of Oracle/DASH
• Working Knowledge of UT fiscal policies and procedures

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: 07
• Anticipated hiring range: 40,000 - 45,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all applicants must submit their application online and attach a letter of interest, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

About The College/Department/Division

Established in 1957, the department of Nuclear Engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering was the first and continues to be one of the most prestigious in the United States. Our graduate program is consistently ranked as one of the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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