Job Details

Salary: $51,900.00 - $117,100.00 Annually
Location : 445 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 01094
Department: Accounting & Budget
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join our team as a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant where you'll focus on key general ledger responsibilities as well as potential budgeting and forecasting initiatives. This role will assist with the preparation of journal entries and financial statements, and will require the analysis of complex financial data to produce insightful, actionable reports. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, a deep understanding of corporate or governmental accounting, and a passion for precision and meaningful financial impact. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, delivers high-quality results, and consistently provides exceptional customer service.

Qualifications
Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time in normal office conditions, but does involve walking or standing outside periodically for inspections, customer calls, etc. Work requires no unusual physical demands. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/ or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, written, oral, and team skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements:

• CPA, MBA, or advanced degree is preferred
• Three (3) years experience in related field
• Knowledge in the utility industry
• Strong analytical and technological skills
• Experience with accounting applications/enterprise software

Selection Process
About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 - Background Investigation

Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
• Benefits start day 1
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
• PTO available for use after your first payday
• 11 paid holidays
• Free financial advising
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Employee physical & mental wellness programs

01

If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.

• Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
• No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.

02

If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

04

Do you have a degree in Accounting or Finance?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
Required Question