Financial Coordinator-Pediatrics

JOB SUMMARY/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director-Pediatrics, the Financial Coordinator coordinates financial business activities that consist of serving as a liaison between the Director, faculty, purchasing, vendors, business contacts, and external contractors. This position also coordinates all accounting and finance activities for the Pediatrics Department including purchasing, receiving, business contracts, and travel.

Performs all financial activities for Pediatrics which includes tracking/reporting multi-year commitments (planned and actual), monitoring/reporting on actual expenditures while maintaining proper records, and overseeing the budget development of funds (federal, state and privately sponsored, including shared accounts).

Develops probable budgets and assists with coordinating annual budget submissions.

Responds to special requests for financial operations within the division.

Ensures compliance with fiscal policies and procedures, auditing, and state/federal guidelines.

Ensures proper purchasing procedures are followed (contracts/purchase orders and purchasing cards/invoices). Ensures domestic/international invoices are paid timely.

Conducts ad hoc reporting and analyses. Organizes, reviews, and monitors financial reports.

Prepares budget information for grant contract submissions and ensures accuracy and compliance with the funder’s guidelines.

Monitors and maintains accurate expenditures, forecasting, and reconciling multiple accounts.

Verifies and approves accounting transactions (transfers, invoices, purchases).

Manages and conducts monthly purchasing card reconciliations and assists with processing moving allowance reimbursements.

Coordinates the monitoring and review of financial reports and ensures appropriate corrective actions are taken when needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of related experience;
OR Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience;
OR Master’s Degree in lieu of experience. (Experience in a higher education environment and knowledge of Oracle/DASH preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to possess good written, editing, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with willingness to learn new techniques.

• Job Identification 7141
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 08:22 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 920 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN, 38163, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.