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Nashville, Tennessee, Job Description: Tennessee State University invites applicants for the role of Accountant I who will support the University's accounting functions, including daily bank account reconciliation, cash activity review, general ledger, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance. This position performs entry-level professional accounting work, assists with reviewing and reconciling financial activity, prepares assigned reconciliation support and accounting documentation, researches routine discrepancies, and helps ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, properly documented, and aligned with University policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements. This role works closely with university departments, banks, vendors, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auxiliary units, auditors, and General Accounting to support daily financial operations, accurate reporting, audit readiness, and effective stewardship of university resources. Essential Job Functions Daily Bank Accounts Reconciliation Assist with daily reconciliation of bank transactions, cash activity, deposits, credit cards, EFT / ACH , wires, receipts, and related general ledger activity to help ensure items clear accurately and timely. Identify, research, and document routine reconciling items such as unrecorded deposits, returned checks, bank fees, rejected payments, and other adjustments; escalate complex items as appropriate. Assist with the timely preparation of assigned monthly bank reconciliations for review and approval. Monitor aging reconciling items, follow up with departments, banks, and third parties, and provide status updates for management review. Provide information to auditors, regulatory agencies, and other authorized parties in support of year-end reconciliations and audit request. General Accounting Duties Prepare routine journal entries and accounting corrections with proper documentation, approvals, account coding, and compliance with University policies and accounting standards. Review cash receipt transactions for proper account classification and coordinate corrections as needed. Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts and help ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded in Banner or other approved systems. Assist in coordinating financial activities related to auxiliary units and support departments with routine transaction issues, coding questions, missing documentation, pending approvals, and other financial matters. Assist with payroll-related entries and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities as assigned. Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls Provide documentation, explanations, and support for internal audit and external audit requests, and maintain assigned workpapers in accordance with applicable audit and record-retention standards. Assist supervisor in audit responses, including research, documentation, explanations, corrective actions, and follow-up items as assigned. Review assigned transactions for errors, inconsistencies, unusual activity, or potential control concerns and escalate issues as appropriate. Follow internal controls, segregation of duties, approval requirements, confidentiality expectations, and applicable University policies and procedures. Transaction Processing and Operational Support Process and review routine accounting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger activity, travel, and departmental financial operations. Serve as backup support for check runs, ACH activity, wire processing, direct deposit activity, and other banking or payment transactions as assigned. Assist with daily financial operations, transaction processing workflows, auxiliary unit financial activity, and departmental accounting support. Analysis, Communication, and Continuous Improvement Research routine accounting discrepancies, reconciliation issues, transaction variances, and other financial questions. Communicate professionally with departments, vendors, banking partners, auditors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve financial matters and respond timely to inquiries. Support process documentation and standardization, process improvement efforts, and special projects. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to meet departmental and University financial management objectives. Preferred Qualifications Experience with bank reconciliations, cash activity review, ACH activity, wire transfers, payment processing, or related accounting transactions. Experience using Banner or a similar enterprise resource planning system. Experience supporting monthly close, year-end close, audit documentation, financial schedules, management reporting, process improvement, or internal control procedures. Experience working in a high-volume accounting, finance, payroll, cashiering, accounts payable accounts receivable, or business office environment. This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the type of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as a disclaimer of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Nashville, Tennessee, Job Description: Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Accountant III . The Accountant III supports the University's accounting, daily bank account reconciliation, cash management, general ledger, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance functions. This position performs advanced accounting work, reviews and reconciles financial activity, prepares reconciliation reports and accounting documentation, researches discrepancies, and helps ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, properly documented, and aligned with University policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements. This role works closely with university departments, banks, vendors, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auxiliary units, State Audit, and General Accounting to support daily financial operations, accurate reporting, audit readiness, and effective stewardship of University resources. Key Responsibilities Daily Bank Accounts Reconciliation o Perform daily reconciliation of bank transactions, cash activity, deposits, credit cards, EFT / ACH , wires, receipts, and related general ledger activity to ensure items clear accurately and timely. o Identify, record, research, and resolve reconciling items such as unrecorded deposits, returned checks, bank fees, rejected payments, and other adjustments. o Prepare monthly bank reconciliations in accordance with the University's Bank Reconciliation policy. o Monitor and manage aging reconciling items, coordinate resolution with departments, banks, and third parties, and prepare reconciliations for management review. General Accounting Duties o Prepare and record journal entries with proper documentation, approvals, account coding, and compliance with University policies and accounting standards. o Monitor accounting transactions for proper coding and coordinate corrections to ensure accurate financial reporting. o Reconcile various general ledger and balance sheet accounts, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded in Banner or other approved systems. o Assist in coordinating financial activities related to auxiliary units and support departments with transaction issues, coding errors, missing documentation, pending approvals, and other financial matters. o Process payroll-related entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls o Provide documentation, explanations, and support for internal audit, external audit, and State Audit requests, and maintain workpapers in accordance with audit and record retention standards. o Assist supervisor in audit responses, including research, documentation, explanations, corrective actions, and follow-up items as assigned. o Review transactions for errors, inconsistencies, unusual activity, or potential control concerns and escalate issues as appropriate. o Ensure adherence to internal controls, segregation of duties, approval requirements, confidentiality expectations, and applicable University policies and procedures. Transaction Processing and Operational Support o Process and review accounting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger activity, travel, and departmental financial operations. o Serve as backup for check runs, ACH activity, wire processing, direct deposit activity, and other banking or payment transactions as assigned. o Assist with daily financial operations, transaction processing workflows, auxiliary unit financial activity, and departmental accounting support. Analysis, Communication, and Continuous Improvement o Conduct research and analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies, reconciliation issues, transaction variances, and other financial questions. o Communicate professionally with departments, vendors, banking partners, State Audit, and other stakeholders to resolve financial matters and respond timely to inquiries. o Identify process improvement opportunities and support process documentation, standardization, and special projects. o Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to meet departmental and University financial management objectives.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8) Department/Organization:  502201 - Student Account Services Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Note to Applicants:  Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy . Job Summary:  The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants. Additional Department Summary:  Monitors and controls the Student Account Services reconciliation process. Serves as team leader for reconciliation functions. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Skills and Knowledge:  Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to make decisions based on careful analysis and thoughtful judgments. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Ability to work effectively under stress and high levels of activity. Preferred Qualifications:  Fund accounting experience. Experience at an institution of higher education with more than ten thousand (10,000+) students. Experience with Ellucian Banner or Workday. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10) Department/Organization:  502501 - Tax Office Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy . Job Summary:  The Tax Analyst researches and analyzes tax compliance activities in a specialized area. Maintains policies and procedures and provides guidance to university personnel regarding tax matters. Additional Department Summary:  Performs tax analyses for foreign nationals receiving University income. Ensures proper tax withholding and reporting within University systems. Administers tax treaty and exemption provisions. Calculates and deposits applicable taxes. Reconciles nonresident alien wage, scholarship, and student account activity. Prepares and validates information for Form 1042-S reporting. Monitors compliance with federal tax requirements. Maintains and updates international and nonresident alien tax policies and procedures. Conducts ongoing tax research. Provides guidance to foreign nationals, University departments, and campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international tax regulations. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and six (6) years of tax experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and four (4) years of tax experience. Skills and Knowledge:  Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills. Strong research, organizational, and analytical abilities. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Strong technical tax knowledge and the ability to apply tax regulations, analyze issues, and communicate guidance and recommendations clearly to a variety of stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications:  CPA. Graduate degree in accounting, tax, or related field. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Cumming, Georgia, Sawnee EMC is seeking a Staff Accountant – Financial Services to provide financial and accounting services in compliance with RUS accounting requirements and standards, coordinate budgeting and financial planning functions, compile and analyze financial information, prepare financial statements, statistical analyses, balance sheet and financial position statements, make recommendations on reserves, collect appropriate data to prepare tax returns, and prepare related reports to management. Requires: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting with a minimum of two years progressively responsible work experience; high level of competency in MS Office, Accounting, Spreadsheet and Database Software; knowledge of RUS System of Accounts preferred. PURPOSE : Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased customer, employee, and public understanding for support of SEMC. Provides financial accounting services that ensure compliance with RUS accounting requirements and standards, coordinating and rendering the budgeting and financial planning functions of SEMC by applying principles of accounting and bookkeeping to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased member and public understanding for support SEMC. DEMANDS :  Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; with a minimum of two (2) years related experience in an accounting/bookkeeping environment or a combination of the two, or equivalent experience as solely determined by the Corporation. REQUIREMENTS : Solid expertise in accounting principles, financial analysis, bulletins, procedures, and general bookkeeping and budgeting. High level of competency working within a Windows and MS Office environment, to include knowledge of Word Processing software (MS Word); Spreadsheet software (MS Excel); Internet, NISC Software platforms, and other software in use by the Corporation.  Advanced working abilities developing spreadsheets and graphs, building and operating formulas, input into databases and constructing presentations. Previous work experience in financial analysis and budgeting. Previous experience in accounting principles, bulletins, procedures, and general bookkeeping and budgeting. Requires the reliable and accurate performance of duties, to include the ability to provide clear and concise processes and/or solutions to management for deliberation. Knowledge of Corporation’s adaptation of RUS System of Accounts preferred. High Level of language skills as determined by ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and/or legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; ability to write communications that conform to a prescribed style and format. High reasoning skill level as determined by ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate well with all departments of the corporation, as well as members of the corporation. A valid Georgia driver’s license. Regular and reliable attendance record. Flexibility for overtime as necessitated by circumstances and on-call functions. Flexibility for irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends as necessitated by circumstances. This position requires this individual report in time of natural disaster and weather-related emergencies and recognizes that the Corporation (SEMC) is an electric utility. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function. RESPONSIBILITIES : Gathers, compiles, presents, and analyzes financial information. Prepares, investigates, and reviews financial statements, budgets, and other types of financial information. Corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. As directed, prepares statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates and significant changes, and prepares reports explaining findings. Assists with assessments of financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers. Monitors compliance with corporate and accepted accounting systems. Assists with planning and implementation of general accounting systems. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation. Collects appropriate data and assists in preparation of federal, state, and local reports and tax returns. Performs other related duties as assigned. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : This position reports directly to the VP of Financial Services. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Internal Communication: This position’s internal customers consist of all SEMC employees and assigned contract workers. External Communication: This position’s external customers include all SEMC members, the public, as well as financial institutions, vendors, legal advisors, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations. WORKING CONDITIONS : While performing the duties of this job, the work in general office conditions with sedentary physical requirements and is regularly required to sit, speak, and hear, use hands to key, grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Duties require the physical ability of sitting, keyboarding, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, hearing, speaking, writing, operation of telephone, operation of miscellaneous office equipment, as well as other defined sedentary tasks. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, kneel or crawl. Duties are performed within a workstation environment, with extended periods of time spent working with a computer and reading print materials. The employee is frequently required to lift ten (10) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job requires the ability to work under frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, and frequent interruptions, along with assisting internal and external customers as needed Sawnee EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Protected Veterans. Sawnee EMC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug Free Workplace Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, September 11, 2026. Apply online: www.sawnee.coop/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.