Financial Associate: Department of Applied Engineering - UTK

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; onsite

Anticipated hiring range: $45,000–$51,000 per year

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a public research university with a large engineering college, extensive academic programs, and partnerships with industry and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

What you will do

• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, cash receipts, procurement card activity, travel documentation, and sponsored-project financial records.
• Reconcile departmental accounts, review labor distribution and effort certification data, investigate discrepancies, and support cost transfers and funding changes.
• Coordinate hiring packets, terminations, leave requests, retirement forms, job offers, onboarding, personnel inquiries, and recruitment records.
• Manage I-9 E-Verify workflows, Net ID requests, visiting scholar and guest processes, and H-1B and J-1 visa documentation.
• Support purchases of equipment, laboratory and office supplies, chemicals, and classroom materials while maintaining procurement and asset records.
• Maintain departmental files, account records, timetables, record-retention processes, visitor support, phone coverage, events, and special projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of relevant accounting and human resources experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong organization, communication, customer service, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing a heavy workload and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, HR, or a related field.
• Academic-environment experience and experience with recruiting, hiring, employee relations, or foreign-national employees.
• Knowledge of state and federal contracts, grant financial requirements, UT fiscal and HR policies, Oracle, Huron, or DASH.
• Experience with I-9 E-Verify, USCIS, and personnel maintenance processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development, coaching, continuing education, and training opportunities.
• Focus on work-life balance, employee support, innovation, leadership, service, and community involvement.
• Access to university employee benefits and career-development resources.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter with the application.