Job No. 156019
- Job Title:
- Accounting Assistant
- Employer:
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East Tennessee State University
- Location:
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Johnson City , TN
- Posting Date:
- 30-Jul-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a full-time Accounting Assistant. The Accounting Assistant provides guidance and direction to the Office of Practice and clinic director relative to financial and budget issues to ensure expenditures remain within budget. This position reports to the Executive Director of Practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of accounting principles.
Knowledge of the health care field including health information.
Knowledge of budget development, management, and analysis.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to extract data for analysis and make recommendations on financial issues.
Ability to work effectively with various software systems.
Ability to budget, forecast, and provide accounts payable/receivable and financial management.
Ability to exercise consistent, objective, and sound judgement in applying policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format.
Ability to maintain working relationships with diverse groups at all levels of the university.
Ability to organize time and effort effectively and efficiently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding financial information and medical information.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administrative personnel on campus as well as with the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and with little supervision.
Ability to multi-task work assignments.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and one (1) year of relevant work experience.
OR
Associate’s degree two (2) years or more of experience in business, accounts payable/receivable, finance or healthcare business office.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting or Business.
Three (3) years or more of accounting experience.
Two (2) years of experience in higher education or similar field.
- Contact information:
- East Tennessee State University
- Johnson City, TN 37614
- United States
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