Accountant :: Nashvill, TN

STI is seeking an Accountant 1 to handle various responsibilities related to contracts and grants. The role involves analyzing purchase orders, establishing encumbrances, and preparing reports, particularly during year-end closing.

What you'll do:

• The Accountant 1 position is responsible for analyzing and establishing purchase orders for various types of contracts and grants, moving and liquidating encumbrances as needed, and preparing special reports associated with contracts activities
• Other crucial aspects of this position include tasks and assignments during year-end closing to meet deadlines
• The Accountant 1 in the Contracts & Grants section is primarily responsible for establishing encumbrances for various types of contracts and grants, moving and liquidating encumbrances as needed
• Analysis of encumbrances and preparing special reports associated with both contracts and grants
• Daily tasks to include reviewing and approving requisitions and purchase orders related to commodity-type purchases
• Providing customer support for internal and external inquiries regarding purchase order information and procedures
• Other duties include fiscal year-end closing tasks to meet deadlines for approving requisitions, purchase orders, and payment cards

What they're looking for:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting
• Designated as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA): A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class