Financial Coordinator

Financial Coordinator - Columbia University Medical Center

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Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Building:
Columbia University Medical Center
Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $70,500.00
Grade: 103

Position Summary:

The Financial Coordinator is responsible for performing the day-to-day business operations and financial transactions including ordering, purchasing, accounting payable, invoicing, journal entries, and financial closing/reconciliation related to purchasing. This position reports to the Senior Finance and Operations Manager in the business office of the department of surgery.

• Serve as the liaison between the departments, divisions, vendors, and the University.
• Assist with the inflow and outflow of accounts payable and purchasing; act as the department’s point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
• Process the department’s invoices, travel and reimbursement purchase requisitions/orders in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, and follow through the process in collaboration with the university’s purchasing office.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, division administrators, and senior management to provide status updates on purchasing workflow and prioritize items as needed.
• Review and reconcile the department’s purchasing card transactions; troubleshoot as necessary.
• Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager in quarterly, monthly, and annual financial closing processes (including ABCD Schedule from the Controller’s office).
• Support the Department’s Senior Director of Business Administration with compilation of reports relating to financial operations as needed.
• Cross-cover other purchasing and accounts payable staff as required.
• Participate in other related duties and projects as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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