Inside Higher Ed · 7 hours ago
Financial Coordinator (Peabody Business Office)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$18.20/hr - $33.90/hr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Financial Coordinator who will provide transactional and administrative support for various financial processes within the department. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely processing of procurement, payments, reimbursements, and vendor-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Create and process shopping carts and purchase orders in the University's financial system
Record and monitor goods receipts and resolve discrepancies in coordination with vendors or Procurement Services
Track outstanding transactions and ensure timely processing
Review independent contractor documentation for completeness and accuracy
Ensure correct agreement templates are used and all required signatures are obtained
Submit purchase order or invoice payment requests and monitor through completion
Process invoices, honoraria, reimbursements, and non-employee payment requests in compliance with University policies
Research and resolve payment issues or delays
Maintain accurate transaction records and supporting documentation
Initiate vendor registration requests and assist new vendors in completing setup through PaymentWorks
Serve as a resource for vendor-related questions and troubleshooting
Process non-payroll cost transfers at the department's request, ensuring documentation supports the transfer
Verify accuracy and compliance prior to submission
Assist with Travel Request Authorizations (TRAs) and reconcile CBTC transactions in Concur
Track down missing receipts or folios and resolve reconciliation issues
Submit and follow up on T-Card and P-Card applications
Reconcile the department's Lyft account and allocate expenses to appropriate cost centers
Serve as a point of contact for Concur support and general financial process inquiries
Provide guidance to school or departmental administrators on financial policies and procedures
Conduct basic training sessions on financial transaction processes and systems
Respond to ad hoc financial questions and support special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or graduation equivalent
Three years related experience
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with University financial systems such as Concur, PaymentWorks, or equivalent enterprise systems
Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, or reimbursement processes in a higher education environment
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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