Financial Coordinator (Finance)

Department: Theatre Salary: $18.32 - 20.60
Description:

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 financial accounts and monitors revenues and expenditures for the unit.
2. Coordinates the cash handling function for the unit, including, but not limited to petty cash, gift transmittals and travel reimbursements.
3. Compiles recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and faculty, assists with budget cycles and advises on accounts status.
4. Updates and maintains 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, requisitions, 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. Researches and corrects reconciliation discrepancies with reallocations and journal vouchers.
9. May serve as liaison to Office of Grants and Contracts regarding financial issues.
10. Participates in the annual budget development process.
11. Performs other job-related duties as required.

This position may be security sensitive requiring a criminal history investigation of the final candidate.
Summary

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

Job Duties
1. Maintains and reconciles financial accounts and monitors revenues and expenditures for the unit.
2. Coordinates the cash handling function for the unit, including, but not limited to petty cash, gift transmittals and travel reimbursements.
3. Compiles recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and faculty, assists with budget cycles and advises on accounts status.
4. Updates and maintains 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, requisitions, 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. Researches and corrects reconciliation discrepancies with reallocations and journal vouchers.
9. May serve as liaison to Office of Grants and Contracts regarding financial issues.
10. Participates in the annual budget development process.
11. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Job Requirements:
Education
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.
Experience
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
Certification/Licensing
None.
Work Complexity
Requires a detailed knowledge of a specialized or technical field. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.
Change in Knowledge
The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes periodically; occasional study and training is required.

Problem Solving
Requires the collection or compilation of information or the selection of the appropriate course of action according to routine well-defined methods, procedures or practices. Basic analytical ability is required, as in the comparison of numbers and simple facts in selecting the correct action.

Impact of Decisions

Inside Department
Moderate.

Outside Department
Minor.

Outside University
None.

Judgment
Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring independent action and judgment in solving common problems. Unusual cases or questionable matters are resolved with the job's immediate supervisor.

Supervision
Involves general scheduling and review of work as a working supervisor or lead person over one or more employees doing the same type of work. Work is typically routine and requires general instructions.

Customer Service
Internal Service
Handles routine customer problems between customer and other departments
External Service
Provides minimal customer service

Environmental Conditions
Working conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
Physical Effort
Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
Physical Risk
Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

MQ: 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.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.