Job Information
Opening Date/Time
06/17/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
06/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,229.00 - $4,852.00
Salary (Annually)
$38,748.00 - $58,224.00
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Finance and Administration
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
Supporting Department of Correction
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/finance/careers-at-f-a.html
This position is designed as Hybrid
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time clerical accounting or auditing work.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for the required experience under one of the following conditions: 4.5 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a one-year substitution, 9 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two-year substitution; 12 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two and a half year substitution; 15 quarter hours in accounting and bookkeeping is equivalent to a three-year substitution.
Overview
Under general supervision, an employee in this class works in the preparation and maintenance of sub-professional accounting records, financial statements, and/or reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This class differs from that of Account Clerk in that an incumbent of the latter performs bookkeeping and clerical tasks of a more routine nature. This class differs from that of Accounting Technician 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, reports, and financial statements of greater volume, difficulty, and/or complexity.
Responsibilities
- Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions.
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Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
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Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately.
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Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
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Researches outstanding checks, overpayments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re-issue as necessary.
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Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
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Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
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Provides training to co-workers in the operation of accounting-based databases, policies, and procedures.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:-
Manages Complexity
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Interpersonal Savvy
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Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Business Insight
- Plans and Aligns
Knowledge:
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Economics and Accounting
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Clerical
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Customer and Personal Service
Skills:
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Reading Comprehension
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Time Management
- Active Learning and Listening
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Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
Abilities:
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Written Comprehension
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Deductive Reasoning
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Problem Sensitivity
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
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Telephone
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Printer
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Scanner
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Calculator
