Financial Coordinator

Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a skilled, self-driven individual to join the Daytona Beach Business & Budget Services Department as a Financial Coordinator.

This person will serve as financial support to the college faculty / administration and college Financial Analyst at the Daytona Beach campus.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Providing financial support for the colleges sponsored projects, research grants, endowments, gifts, and general funds
• Processing and assisting with financial transactions in Workday including but not limited to : travel expenditures, purchase requisitions and capital transactions
• Assists the college Financial Analysts with financial tasks needed by the colleges
• Provide end of month reporting to college deans and departments
• Assist faculty principal investigators with grant / contract reporting
• Processes budget transfers on behalf of college deans and financial analysts
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Office of Sponsored Research and the Budget Office as needed to quickly solve problems
• Advise on policy and procedures - consult with Financial Analyst and / or Chief Business Officer for resolution
• Requesting journal entries as needed
• Ensuring proper documentation / approvals are completed with supporting documentation
• Support university and college initiatives and / or special projects as requested; and
• Serving as a backup for other business processes and acting as delegate or proxy as needed.

The right individual for this role has a passion for excellence, great attention to detail and a proven ability to develop relationships across the University.

The Daytona Beach Business & Budget Services Department is committed to providing exceptional service to the campus communities while maintaining sound financial decisions that support the University's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics
• 1-3 years, higher education experience preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge :

• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
• Excellent time management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Works well with and supports other people in the accomplishment of business goals

The Financial Coordinator must conduct him / herself with the highest integrity and in a professional, positive, respectful, service-oriented manner at all times while serving in this position.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University :

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace.

Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience.

However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America.

This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support.

In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program.

To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a Great College to Work For for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.