Financial Coordinator

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

4d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides financial and administrative support to the Department. This role involves reviewing and reconciling accounts, financial transactions, documentation, and financial reports, investigating and correcting discrepancies, and escalating issues as needed. The Financial Coordinator ensures the appropriate allocation and use of funds from federal and private grants by reviewing account purpose and expenditure. They also prepare and analyze routine and ad-hoc financial reports, compile summaries, and escalate them for review if necessary. The position is responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment, as well as disbursement/reimbursement activities. Additionally, the role participates in budget development, assists with year-end reconciliation, and serves as a point person for financial processes within the department, including training administrative staff on financial procedures. Administrative support, such as calendar management and supply management, is also part of the role. If applicable, the Financial Coordinator may serve as the departmental HR liaison and assist in the preparation of faculty and staff compensation and funding. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field preferred.
Approximately 2-3 years of related experience
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize work.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
Ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Ability to make and be accountable for decisions.
Ability to recommend new procedures and participate in their implementation.
Must have extensive knowledge of advance MS Excel functions.

Responsibilities

Reviews and reconciles accounts, financial transactions, documentation and/or financial reports.
Investigates and corrects discrepancies.
Ensures appropriate allocation and use of funds from federal and private grants by reviewing account purpose and expenditure.
Prepares and analyzes routine and ad-hoc financial reports for any discrepancies.
Compiles summaries as needed.
Responsible for procurement activities related to goods, services, and/or equipment as needed.
Responsible for disbursement/reimbursement activities as needed.
Participates in budget development.
Assists with year-end reconciliation by reviewing transactions and reporting.
Serves as point person for financial processes within the department.
Trains administrative staff on the use of forms, processing requests, etc.
Provides administrative support as needed, including but not limited to, calendar management, supply management, departmental mailings, etc.
If applicable, serves as the departmental HR liaison and point of contact for HR processes.
If applicable, assists in the preparation of faculty and staff compensation and funding.
Performs other related duties as assigned.