Accounting Specialist- Social Work Research and Public Service- UTK

SWORPS Business Office Accounting And Compliance Services

The position is a key member of the SWORPS business office responsible for accounting and compliance services including but not limited to processing travel, deposits, department procurement card, procurement card reconciliations, contracts, purchase orders, prior entertainment approvals, internal transfers, vendor setups, AP / AR invoices and petty cash reimbursements. Works to resolve an array of complex, sensitive financial and compliance issues in a short time frame. This position is expected to guide department wide staff on best practices, policies and procedures by acting as a filter in all financial processing. This position will have multiple tasks simultaneously with the expectation each one will be prioritized and driven from start to finish by the deadline. This position will serve as a critical piece of the business office infrastructure to keep projects moving, to support the SWORPS Director of Budget, Finance, and Operations and a foundation to build from for the high growth of the department including multi million dollar contracts.