Job Description
Accountant 2 - Facilities Accounting
Department
Facilities Services Admin
Salary
$51,415 - $64,011; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Director of Facilities Accounting, perform
professional, technical, and financial duties related to the
operation of the Facilities Services Department. Responsible for
the financial and fiscal operational activities for the Facilities
Services Department maintenance budget of $12 million in annual
spending along with >$7 million in additional projects and
>$10 million in utilities including researching, reconciling,
and balancing the integrated systems with the University accounting
system (Banner). Process payments for all material and services
acquired in the Facilities Services budget. Author and generate
reports utilizing API’s to advise the Director on budgetary matters
including preparation of monthly billing reports, annual operations
budget, and recommendations of the interpretation of financial
reports. Extract, transform, load (ETL), & analyze
expenditures, revenues, and other financial commitment data using
Microsoft Excel's Power Query Editor. Prepare reoccurring and ad
hoc analysis reports including departmental billing adjustments and
forecasts of trends for presentation to customers and department.
Serve as liaison to Accounts Payable, Procurement, vendors,
customers, and other campus entities dealing with budgetary matters
to resolve payment, billing, or workflow issues with the integrated
systems. Submit journal voucher requests to make necessary
financial corrections. Provide oversight and guidance to all
Facilities personnel on University accounting and purchasing
systems, including monitoring and verifying account designations
for departmental expenditures. Review relevant acquisitions,
payment workflows, and billing processes and advise staff on new or
updated procedures and policies. Work independently, devise
workflows, and provide self-monitoring to promote standardization,
accuracy, and quality work throughout the accounting office.
Provide assistance in the development and maintenance of the
financial infrastructure as well as data analysis and reporting.
Compile and/or analyze related financial information and prepare
Excel Power Query reports for management. Participate in analysis
and documentation of functional analytics on business intelligence
platforms. Assist to review and recommend improvements to
accounting and other financial procedures, including communications
and accurate and timely reporting. Support existing Argos reports
on MainSaver and Banner financial information. Provide accounting
support for assigned projects in Facilities Services. Accounting
support includes having the specialized accounting knowledge to
understand financial terms, double-entry system, database methods,
Application Programming Interfaces (API), reporting principles and
procedures used by MTSU to record and monitor inflow and outflows
of money; navigate software including Banner Finance, MT$ource,
MainSaver, Quickbooks, ARGOS, Excel, Access, Word, Microsoft power
platform; efficiently acquire, access, & analyze financial
data; and perform other related tasks or special projects as
assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related
field
Required Related Experience
- Two years' experience with Excel
- One year experience in data analytics and report writing
- Three to five years of progressively responsible full time paid
employment in a responsible accounting position.
Desirable Related Experience
- ETL and API experience
- Working knowledge of Power Query functionality of Microsoft
Excel, technical processes, and Banner
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not
limited to the following:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month
Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and
dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that
values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to
apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is
required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1+86). Clery
Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2026AnnualSecurityReport.pdf
or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 8+8-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you
will be required to provide information about your criminal history
to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call
615-8+8-2+2+ or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: August 12, 2026
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