Financial Coordinator

Job Description: The Financial Coordinator, reporting to the Financial Specialist, processes financial transactions for the Watson School and its centers, initiatives, programs and projects (CIPs). Among the responsibilities are: processing visitor travel reimbursements, creating requisitions and purchase orders, compiling Professional Service Agreements, supplier registration forms, and guest speaker forms. The position assigns appropriate worktags to transactions to enhance budgets to actuals reporting, tracks and assists with the coordination of major contract services, and processes vendor payments and journal entries. It is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of, interpreting, and applying applicable University policies. The position will be customer-focused and responsive to requests as they arise. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience in a university setting is preferred. Job Competencies: Experience with Excel or other tracking systems required. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts. Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Customer service experience with a strong service-minded philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills required. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and manage multiple priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Brown cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. This is a hybrid position based on Brown’s Providence campus, with the possibility of remote work for a day or more per week. Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Hybrid Department: Watson School of International and Public Affairs Grade: Grade 7 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr