Financial Coordinator I - (STA007476)

Coordinates the financial operations of a unit in a college or division. May oversee the activities of clerical financial support personnel.

1. Maintains and reconciles accurate account balances on all accounts in revenues and expenditures for the unit.
2. Coordinates the deposit of cash for the unit.
3. Creates and provides financial summary reports for the college or division business manager; assists the business manager with budget cycles.
4. Oversees and updates an internal accounting system which provides the database for posting and reconciliation capabilities to the Financial Reporting System (FRS).
5. Oversees and schedules duties for staff and/or student workers in the preparation of vouchers, requistions, SCRs, and travel documents; oversees the filing of financial documents and data entry of related financial information.
6. Trains staff in the preparation of financial documents in compliance with university and college/division policies and procedures.
7. May coordinate and maintain the payroll function for the unit; may coordinate property inventory and serve as property custodian for the unit.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Houston is seeking outstanding candidates for a Financial Coordinator 1 position to support the Office of Student Services and Office of Experiential Programs. This position will handle all of the financial operations, including, but not limited to, procurement, accounts payables, contracts, travel, procurement and travel cards, budget and financial reporting, and property inventory.

Qualifications :

High school and 3 years experience

Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Internal candidates are preferred
• Finance experience, including purchasing and/or accounts payables
• Travel experience, including travel arrangements and reimbursements
• Experience with university contracting process preferred
• PeopleSoft Finance experience
• Concur Travel experience preferred
• Experience with procurement/travel cards and expense reports
• Knowledge of state and university procurement rules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced level Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred

Additional Required Application Documents

Candidates interested in applying for the position must submit the following documents with the application:

• Cover letter describing the manner in which your experience applies to the posting
• Resume
• Salary History
• Diploma or GED
• Three work references, including current and past supervisors. NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.