Job Opportunities:

Carter County Finance Department

Deputy Director

Carter County, TN is accepting resumes for the position of Deputy Director of Finance. Primary duties will include:

• Development, coordination, and ongoing management of various County budgets in cooperation with the Budget Committee and department heads.
• Human resource management including policy management and developing standardized procedures for employee onboarding, benefit enrollment and employee engagement.

Other duties will include:

• Coordination and preparation of various complex accounting entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations, and payroll tasks in cooperation with department employees.
• Assistance with cash management, report preparation, capital asset accounting and inventory maintenance, various reconciliations, debt management, and grant and contract administration.
• Assist with various insurance policy and risk management programs.
• Preparation of materials and reports for various projects and committees.

• Attendance at meetings and events during and after regular business hours.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Finance Director or Financial Management Committee.

Applicants with the following qualifications will be given strong consideration:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in finance or accounting.
• At least two years of work experience in government finance or fund accounting necessary.
• Advanced Excel and accounting software skills.

Supervisory experience and working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting are preferred. County benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; pension contribution to Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, paid holidays; vacation and sick leave.

This position reports to the Director of Finance. The compensation of the Deputy Director of Finance shall be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Please email resume to Finance Director Carolyn Watson at watsonc@cartercountytn.gov.

Carter County Courthouse

Custodian

Carter County is currently hiring for full-time custodian. This is a second shift position working Monday through Friday. Position includes benefits such as  insurance and retirement. Resumes may be emailed to maintenance@cartercountytn.gov or turned in at the Carter County Mayor’s Office.

Employment Applications

• Carter County Job Application.pdf (166.88 Kb)
• Health Department Application.pdf (435.2 Kb)
• Sheriff's Dept Application.pdf (297.25 Kb)