Account Clerk 3

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Account Clerk 3 Division College of Agriculture Department Agricultural Science Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 117725 Advertised Salary $30,712.50 - $36,855.00 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Job Description

Tennessee State University College of Agriculture invites applications for the position of Accounting Clerk III to aid in bookkeeping and fiscal compliance for the College of Agriculture.

• Using bookkeeping databases, spreadsheets, and software
• Posting financial transactions in databases
• Producing a variety of reports including monthly invoices
• Checking for accuracy in reports, figures, and postings
• Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records
• Interacting with administration, vendors, and county programs
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of monetary transactions; knowledge of cash register operations, business English and arithmetic; knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; ability to learn clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed office routine; ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to work independently as required and use sound judgment on problems encountered; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public, and other employees. Must have experience in clerical work.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 05/08/2026 Close Date Job Category Clerical Requisition Number Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/8953

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

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• Other