Accountant Sr. - Juvenile Court

Salary: $83,250.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 26287E
Division: Juvenile Court
Department: JUV ALOB Finance Payroll Autho
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description


The Accountant Senior position is located at Juvenile Court and performs the more complex professional accounting functions. Performs related duties as required.

Davidson County Juvenile Court's mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

Typical Duties

• Performs professional accounting duties.
• Prepares various types of financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Assists in budget administration.
• Reconciles accounts.
• Researches and resolves accounting problems as needed.
• Assists with audits as assigned.
• Prepares balance sheets and other financial reports.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Reports finances to managements and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Posts various types of accounting transactions.
• Prepares and processes various financial forms.
• May assist with preparation of payrolls.
• Orders and accounts for fixed assets and supplies.
• Processes and maintains financial/accounting documents and records.
• Participates in various financial compliance related tasks.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/or
  projections.
• Studies and verifies accurate financial information.
• Keeps records on disbursements.
• Handles complaints and questions regarding finance related issues.
• Interprets accounting policies and procedures.
• Provides analytical services to court departments.
• May perform various lead or supervisory duties.
• Assigns and reviews work.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Approves leave requests.
• Counsels with and corrects employees as needed.
• Attends meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in a financial related field and four (4) years of finance/accounting experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

***No Substitution***
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting/Finance Related Certifications including (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Tennessee Certified Finance Officer (CCFO), or State of Tennessee Certified Municipal (CMFO))
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting practices and procedures, audit requirements, and fixed asset accounting
• Experience with Oracle HCM, including submitting Journal Entries for general ledger account reconciliation and running and utilizing Splash BI report data

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01


What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02


If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. If no degree, write, "N/A".
03


How many years of finance/accounting experience do you have?

• No Experience
• One to Three Years
• Four Years or More

04


Briefly describe your finance/accounting experience. If no experience, write "N/A".
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How many years of finance/accounting experience serving in a supervisory capacity do you have?

• No Experience
• One Year
• Two Years or More

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Briefly describe your finance/accounting experience serving in a supervisory capacity. If no experience, write "N/A".
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Please select which of the following Accounting/Finance Related Certifications you have attained:

• (Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• State of Tennessee Certified Finance Officer (CCFO)
• State of Tennessee Certified Municipal (CMFO)
• None of the Above

08


Briefly describe your knowledge of governmental budgeting practices and procedures, audit requirements, and fixed asset accounting. If none, write "N/A".
09


Briefly describe your Experience with Oracle HCM, including submitting Journal Entries for general ledger account reconciliation and running and utilizing Splash BI report data. If none, write "N/A".
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