Finance Specialist - Student Life Finance and Administration - UTK

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States; onsite

Salary: $41,000–$45,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Company

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a public research university serving more than 38,000 students through 14 degree-granting colleges and schools.

What you will do

• Maintain and reconcile expense, revenue, and restricted accounts for assigned Student Life departments.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies and processing issues.
• Process purchase requisitions, interdepartmental transfers, invoice payments, deposits, petty cash reimbursements, and receivable invoices.
• Verify procurement card statements and initiate vendor requests through PaymentWorks.
• Assist with financial reports, monthly reconciliations, budget projections, payroll support, and travel reimbursements.
• Advise departmental staff on allowable expenditures and support administrative needs such as student account holds and office supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial experience; an associate degree plus one year of experience, or a bachelor's degree, may substitute.
• Knowledge of accounting and computer-based accounting software and experience using an electronic financial management system.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, set objectives, remain flexible, and meet deadlines.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Four years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, or equivalent experience with an associate degree.
• Higher education or medical billing experience and knowledge of CPT codes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Division of Student Life, supporting student-centered programs focused on learning, leadership, service, wellness, and engagement.
• Professional development, coaching, continued education, and training opportunities.
• Benefits information and compensation are provided through the university's market-range and employee-benefits programs.
• Applications are reviewed immediately and remain open until the position is filled.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with current email addresses and phone numbers.