Job No. 157853
- Job Title:
- Financial Coordinator-Pediatrics
- Employer:
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The University of Tennessee
- Location:
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Memphis , TN
- Posting Date:
- 26-Feb-2026
- Description:
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
- Contact information:
- The University of Tennessee
- Memphis, TN 37996
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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