Accounting Technician

Work Activities

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 03/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 03/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 - $4,852.00

Salary (Annually): $38,748.00 - $58,224.00

Job Type: Full-Time

City, State

Location:

Bolivar, TN

Department:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HARDEMAN COUNTY

This is an on‑site position.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full‑time clerical accounting or auditing work.

Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Qualifying full‑time clerical accounting or auditing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Accounting coursework from an accredited college or technical institute may substitute for the required experience under one of the following conditions:

• 4.5 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a one‑year substitution
• 9 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two‑year substitution
• 12 quarter hours in accounting or bookkeeping is equivalent to a two and a half year substitution
• 15 quarter hours in accounting and bookkeeping is equivalent to a three‑year substitution

Under general supervision, an employee in this class works in the preparation and maintenance of sub‑professional accounting records, financial statements, and/or reports of moderate to considerable complexity. This class differs from that of Account Clerk in that an incumbent of the latter performs bookkeeping and clerical tasks of a more routine nature. This class differs from that of Accounting Technician 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records, reports, and financial statements of greater volume, difficulty, and/or complexity.

• Calculates overall invoice totals, account adjustments, and purchases/account deductions to generate reports, spreadsheets, and adjustment forms. Applies cash and checks received to appropriate accounts, calculates and disburses funds, and codes adjustment sheets/requisitions.
• Audits travel expenses, requisitions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable vouchers. Audits state credit card purchases and commissary counts.
• Allocates expenses internally to appropriate accounting string to ensure funding occurs appropriately.
• Processes paycheck modifications. Generates requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
• Researches outstanding checks, over payments, and underpayments and performs cancel and/or re‑issue as necessary.
• Manages complaints from internal and external customers effectively by providing clear and accurate information and possible courses of action to resolve the issue(s).
• Monitors trust funds for individuals in state custody, internal and external vendor contracts, employee time sheet entries, tracking system, and daily reports.
• Provides training to co‑workers in the operation of accounting‑based databases, policies, and procedures.

• Manages Complexity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
• Business Insight
• Plans and Aligns

• Economics and Accounting
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service

• Reading Comprehension
• Time Management
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Problem Sensitivity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Scanner
• Calculator

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have a record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.