Reporting to the Budget Director, this position will maintain financial records and supports accounting activities for the Department of Conferences and Events Services. The department’s collection and recording of revenue are performed under this position. The position’s role provides accounts receivable/payable procedures and variety of tasks. Attention to detail will ensure accurate records of transactions are kept. The position enters all billable information and generates invoices for UT Conferences services. Collect payments and process, records revenue, makes deposits and enters payments. Performs cashier functions and accounting support to the department.

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This position will maintain financial records and supports accounting activities for the Department of Conferences and Events Services.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 2 years of related financial or business administration experience; OR Associates Degree. Combination of education and work experience to equal 2 years
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Skill with accounting systems, DASH/Oracle, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work independently and accurately.
Excellent written and very communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge with Touchnet, Bluefin and Momentus

Work Location

Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR05
Anticipated hiring range: $43,000 - $48,000
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Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

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