Division or Location

• Input transactions into the State's accounting system and subsidiary accounting system
• Photocopying supporting documentation
• Mailing statements and warrants
• Spreadsheet preparation
• Other accounting related duties and projects as assigned

• Update the BEST system based on phone, voice mail, or written inquiries
• Provide telephone support for the BEST program
• General mailings of application/information packets
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Manager

• Tort Claims - claims made against the state when someone has sustained damages as a result of the state's negligence. The student would be used to assist in the investigation of claims made against the state. This includes contacting witnesses by phone, reviewing responses from state officials, identifying discrepancies or the need for additional information or clarification, and requesting supporting documentation. Contact may be with claimants, attorneys, physicians and employees of state government.
• Criminal Injury Compensation - program to assist innocent crime victims in Tennessee who sustain injury or death. Funds from the program may pay expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, funeral bills, etc. The student would be used to assist in the investigation of claims for benefits under this program. Investigative contact may include written or oral communication with victims or their families, attorneys, and medical/funeral providers.

• Review transactions and systems to determine if executed in compliance with management's authorization and are recorded properly. We evaluate procedures of all areas of the Treasury Department to determine if appropriate separation of duties and other internal controls are in place and functioning as intended.
• Internal Audit provides exposure to financial transactions processed through a variety of media. Computers are used extensively. The student may review reconciliations prepared by others for the purpose of opining on the propriety of the reconciliation.
• Interact with other auditors and auditees to prepare audit work papers to document the audit test work completed. Statistical sampling is used when appropriate.
• Review transactions for compliance with policies, procedures, statute, contract terms and conditions or other criteria. Work paper technique standards guide the preparation of consistent documentation of work with appropriate referencing and presentation of results. We follow the standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Audit and the Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the General Accounting Office (GAO).
• Review internally prepared financial statements for presentation and accuracy to assist other divisions.

Proficient using PC spreadsheet and word processing applications in addition to a ten key adding machine. Completion of a course in intermediate accounting and at least one other upper division accounting course. Strong communication skills are needed to present technical results of work performed.

• Systems Analyst
  
• Web content administration - configure web-based application modules and update content on department Internet and Intranet sites.
• Data analysis and reporting - Develop and lay out reports per business specifications utilizing Business Objects (Crystal Reports), write and refine basic SQL statements to extract report data.

• Will work mainly with holders (companies) reporting unclaimed property and third party auditors that audit holders for compliance to unclaimed property laws.
• Holder Compliance: Manage voluntary compliance program; Manage problem reports.
• External Auditors: Track current audits; Analyze and organize data received from external auditors
• Other duties and functions as needed.

• Prepare financial ratios, comparative data and fundamental data.
• Summarize research reports on specific companies.
• Prepare spreadsheet reports on economic and investment information.
• Preparation of miscellaneous financial and investment reports as requested.
• Special projects as assigned.

• Plan pre-retirement education seminars. This includes making arrangements for the speakers, facilities, and refreshments.
• Moderate and facilitate the programs as set up. Coordinate the agenda, secure speakers for various topics, and confirm participation of speakers.
• Present the TCRS portion of the seminars to groups. Coordinate and assemble the packet of information for distribution and maintain records and statistics of seminars.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or pre-retirement planning personnel and manager of counseling services.