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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Financial Coordinator in New York, New York

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $62,400-$70,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology in the Mailman School of Public Health seeks a financial coordinator who will assist with the oversight of financial services and provide pre-award grants support. Reporting to the Department Administrator, the candidate will regularly monitor and maintain comprehensive financial files and be responsible for facilitating accounts payable and purchasing transactions. S/he will ensure that expenditures are consistent with budget guidelines.

The coordinators will be responsible for the following financial transactions:

  • Vendor set-up requests
  • Invoice payments
  • Employee reimbursements
  • Check requisitions.
  • Purchase requisitions
  • Wire payments

The coordinators will also be responsible for the following grant tasks:

  • Preparation of materials for grant attestations
  • Quarterly audit of grant binders and subcontract folders

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable transactions - 35%

Manage purchasing, including purchasing orders - 35%

P-card transactions - 15%
travel reimbursements - 10%

Perform other related duties as assigned - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of two years' work experience

Professionalism, judgment, thoroughness, speed, and exquisite attention to detail are essential, as are excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional customer service skills. The candidate must demonstrate experience and proficiency in managing reimbursements, monitoring accounts, and in accounts payable, purchasing systems, and other relevant financial transactions. The ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is important.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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