Financial Coordinator - College of Optometry
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for:
University of Houston
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Finance Assistant, Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.67 - 23.51 USD Hourly
USD
20.67
23.51
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Financial Coordinator - College of Optometry - (496552 )
Department
:
Dean, Optometry
Salary
:
Commensurate with Experience/Education
The College of Optometry is looking for a Financial Coordinator (Level 1 or Level
2)
FC1
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 workersin the preparation of vouchers, requisitions, SCRs, and travel documents; oversees the filing of financial documents and dataentry of related financial information.6. Trains staff in the preparation of financial documents incompliance 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 withreallocations and journal vouchers.9. May serve as liaison to Office of Grants and Contracts regardingfinancial issues.10. Participates in the annual budget development process.11. Performs other job-related duties as required.Salary: $18.32 - $20.60
MQ:
Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
FC2
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 workersin the preparation of vouchers, requisitions, SCRs, and travel documents; oversees the filing of financial documents and dataentry of related financial information.6. Trains staff in the preparation of financial documents incompliance 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 withreallocations and journal vouchers.9. May serve as liaison to Office of Grants and Contracts regardingfinancial issues.10. Participates in the annual budget development process.11. Performs other job-related duties as required.Salary: $20.67 - 23.51
MQ:
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 ahigh school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of five(5) years of directly job-related experience.
Position Summary
Financial Coordinators for the College of Optometry are responsible for managing and processing a variety of financial tasks for alarge and complex unit, encompassing multiple departments and clinics. Key responsibilities include procurement, travelcoordination, cash and check handling, and general ledger journal entries. The role ensures accurate financial record-keeping,compliance with university policies, and efficient financial operations across the Units. Key responsibilities are asfollows:
Procurement and Vendor Management
- Serve as the procurement coordinator and P-card holder for the college. Manage procurement card expenses, submitting final expense reports in People Soft Finance.
- Purchase office, teaching and lab supplies, research supplies,and equipment for departments and clinics.
- Utilize proper procurement methods, including spot purchases,informal solicitations, formal solicitations, sole source, and buyboards.
- Register vendors and new employees in Payment Works as part of the onboarding process.
- Prepare vouchers to reimburse UH employees for universityexpenses, create requisitions for equipment and maintenancecontracts, goods and service contracts, pay for invoices, and monitor payment status.
- Process contracts and maintain contract log.
- Serve as the liaison to UH Purchasing and Accounts Payabledepartments.
Cash/Check/Credit Card Payments Handling
- Perform cash handling functions and process cash, check, and Gift Transmittal deposits.
- Process daily cash, credit card, Care Credit, electronic fund transfers (ACH), and…
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