Cost Center Coordinator

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking a Financial Operations specialist to provide comprehensive financial support to its College of Arts and Humanities. Responsibilities include procurement, payments, travel support, payroll-related finance, and reconciliation, with collaboration across departments and leadership to maintain smooth operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adapting to changing priorities, ensuring compliance with university procedures and financial

Qualifications

• High school diploma and professional experience in accounting/finance.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and payment activities across cost centers.
• Provide travel financial support and process travel transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile financial activity and payroll-related tasks.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to ensure financial operations continuity.

Skills

Procurement experience

Accounts payable

Payroll support

Travel finance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides financial and operational support for assigned departments and programs within the College of Arts and Humanities, with primary responsibilities in procurement and payment activities, travel financial support, financial monitoring and reconciliation, and payroll-related financial support. Serves as a responsive financial resource and collaborative partner to faculty, staff, Administrative Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and College leadership, providing guidance and customer service to meet the financial needs of the College. Collaborates across functional areas and adapts responsibilities to support changing operational priorities and continuity of the College business. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

15% — Essential — Team Support & Business Continuity

Collaborate with Cost Center Managers, fellow Cost Center Coordinators, and departmental partners to support consistent and efficient financial operations across the College. Cross-trains and provides coverage during workload fluctuations, staffing transitions, system implementations, special projects, and changing operational priorities. Participates in process improvements and other financial and operational activities necessary to meet College needs and maintain continuity of business operations.

30% — Essential — Financial Service, Travel & Cross-Functional Support

Serves as a primary financial resource for faculty, staff, Administrative Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and other College personnel, providing responsive customer service and guidance on financial systems, procedures, documentation, and routine financial matters. Provides guidance and support to travelers completing required travel transactions in Workday and other University systems, including travel authorizations, expense reports, reimbursements, and supporting documentation. Processes transactions when system access, traveler status, or other system limitations prevent the traveler from completing the transaction directly. Collaborates with departmental personnel responsible for travel logistics and coordinates resolution of complex financial or policy matters with the Cost Center Manager or appropriate University offices.

25% — Essential — Procurement & Payment Operations

Coordinates purchasing and payment activities for assigned cost centers using approved University procurement methods and financial systems. Processes and monitors purchase orders, procurement card activity, invoices, reimbursements, vendor-related activities, and other financial transactions. Provides guidance to departments on purchasing and payment processes, maintains required supporting documentation, and coordinates resolution of transactional issues, escalating complex matters to the Cost Center Manager or appropriate University office as needed.

10% — Essential — Payroll & Personnel Financial Support

Supports the financial components of payroll and personnel activities for assigned cost centers, including funding reviews and payroll reconciliations. Research financial discrepancies and collaborate with Administrative Coordinators, the College HR/Payroll Liaison, Cost Center Manager, and other appropriate personnel to ensure the financial aspects of payroll and personnel actions are accurate and appropriately supported.

20% — Essential — Financial Monitoring & Reconciliation

Monitor and reconcile financial activity for assigned cost centers, including revenues, expenditures, commitments, payroll, and other transactions. Maintains financial records and tracking tools, researches and resolves discrepancies, and provides accurate financial information to support budget monitoring, planning, forecasting, and decision-making. Collaborate with department personnel and Finance Team colleagues to ensure financial activity is accurate and appropriately documented.

JOB CODE: AD22 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides input into the budgeting process, and manages fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walk or move about: 5%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 100%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 55%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 49,500 - 49,500 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 9, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.