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Accountant – City of Maryville, TN

📍 Location: Maryville, TN
🏢 Department: Financial Services
📅 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
📨 Application Process: A City of Maryville Employment Application is required. Download Application, then submit via email, mail, or drop box.

💼 Job Overview:

The City of Maryville is actively recruiting for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Financial Services Department. This is a key professional role responsible for performing intermediate-level accounting duties, with a focus on both proprietary and general fund operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and asset management.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the City’s financial integrity and operational excellence. Working under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Financial Services, the Accountant will ensure the accuracy of financial records, promote transparency, and support strategic budgeting and reporting initiatives for various municipal operations.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain the General Ledger for accuracy, including identifying and correcting discrepancies

• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist in the development of annual financial statements

• Create and post journal entries for standard, adjusting, and correcting transactions

• Balance construction work in progress, monitor inventory control, and manage fixed asset tracking

• Reconcile bank statements and analyze cash flow activities for multiple funds

• Process and balance monthly work orders to ensure accurate capital project tracking

• Maintain and report property tax data and local option sales tax records

• Prepare and submit TVA financial reports (monthly and annual)

• Provide support to other departments and state agencies by extracting data and generating custom reports

• Assist internal and external auditors during audits and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions

• Review vendor invoices and ensure proper coding before payments are processed

• Create miscellaneous billing invoices and assist with cost allocation functions

• Serve as a backup to other accounting staff and collaborate on departmental projects and initiatives

🧠 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, especially within a governmental or fund accounting context

• Proficiency in financial software systems, Microsoft Excel, and other data tools

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze data, and generate meaningful insights

• Experience with TVA reporting, tax reporting, or utility accounting is highly desirable

🎓 Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

• Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

💰 Compensation & Benefits:

The City of Maryville offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee well-being and work-life balance:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive coverage options

• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee

• Pension plan through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS)

• Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA options

• Vacation and sick leave accrue immediately upon hire

• 24-hour access to a fully equipped, onsite fitness center

• Opportunities for career development, professional training, and advancement

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on service and integrity

📥 How to Apply:

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Maryville Employment Application for consideration. Applications are accepted only for positions that are currently open to the public.

Submission Options:

• Drop Box: Upper level of the Maryville Municipal Building (outside Administration & HR)

• Mail: Human Resources Dept., City of Maryville, 400 W. Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801

• Email: humanresources@maryville-tn.gov

Need assistance? Contact Denise Kirkwood, Recruiting and Retention Manager at (865) 273-3429.

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