Accounting Coordinator III

Description of Job Duty

• Analyze, audit, and process requests for payment and invoices as needed so that all individuals and vendors are paid by the University in a timely manner.
• Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Responsible for auditing and approving all invoices for vendors beginning with A-M and Enterprise. Shared responsibility for processing check cycles for three entities. This includes processing checks and positive pay files through Talon Accounts Payable module and transmitting ACH and Positive Pay files. Sends late memos to appropriate supervisor for approval. Communicates with departmental personnel and vendors regarding outstanding encumbrances, old invoices, and other various items. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Those typical of an office setting.

Work Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s skills and abilities meet the qualifications for the position, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Level S3, Grade 7.

Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with three years of professional experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, or business management with one year of professional experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping. Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and University personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with Oracle Finance. Prior experience in Accounts Payable.