Senior Financial Associate, Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science - UTIA

UTIA’s Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science (BESS) Department is searching for a Sr. Financial Associate to provide direct support to the Business Manager in supporting the department’s daily fiscal, human resources, and data management responsibilities and operations. This position provides financial, human resources, and accounting support as it relates to budgeting, auditing, and reconciliation activities for internal and external funding. This position reports directly to the business manager and could serve as a temporary/immediate backup to this role (or other administrative positions) in the event of vacancy or extended absence. This position’s daily activities will be to provide support to Extension and Research Faculty in the management of their sponsored projects. They will work with appropriate personnel/offices to ensure compliance with department, institution, and sponsored guidelines. Working with the business manager, they will ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial matters for each of the budgeting entities and their respective deans/budget directors. Collaborating with existing administrative personnel, they will also support procurement and travel activities through appropriate expense reporting as necessary along with other administrative duties as assigned. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!