Finance Specialist I

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Financial Services Coordinator to support end-to-end processing of university financial requests in Tampa, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and clear documentation. You will verify funding sources, review packages, and coordinate travel and expense reporting.

The role emphasizes navigating university policies, mastering new systems like Canvas, and collaborating with BFSS and other departments to drive process improvements and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; OR a high school diploma and four years of directly related professional experience
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Ability to navigate complex digital platforms and interpret organizational policies
• Proficiency in navigating Canvas
• Ability to master new systems, policies, and financial workflows
• Ability to interpret complex university policies and translate them into clear, actionable guidance

Responsibilities

• Facilitate end-to-end processing of financial requests with clear business purpose, correct funding sources, and supporting documentation
• Interpret and apply university and state policies to verify travel, purchasing, and PCard transaction compliance
• Execute specialized financial tasks in 1-2 primary focus areas while maintaining proficiency in tertiary areas
• Review request packages for completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment
• Coordinate travel logistics and expense report preparation
• Compile and organize transaction counts and spend metrics for reporting
• Analyze departmental financial transactions for accurate record-keeping and fiscal responsibility
• Assist with ad hoc reports and spreadsheets tracking Service Level Agreement performance
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for faculty, staff, and students with financial inquiries
• Collaborate with BFSS team members and university agencies to resolve issues and streamline approval workflows
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend continuous improvement enhancements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial data analysis

Policy interpretation

Travel logistics

Expense management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Facilitate end-to-end processing of financial requests with clear business purpose, correct funding sources, and supporting documentation
Interpret and apply university and state policies to verify travel, purchasing, and PCard transaction compliance
Execute specialized financial tasks in 1-2 primary focus areas while maintaining proficiency in tertiary areas
Review request packages for completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment
Coordinate travel logistics and expense report preparation
Compile and organize transaction counts and spend metrics for reporting
Analyze departmental financial transactions for accurate record-keeping and fiscal responsibility
Assist with ad hoc reports and spreadsheets tracking Service Level Agreement performance
Serve as a responsive point of contact for faculty, staff, and students with financial inquiries
Collaborate with BFSS team members and university agencies to resolve issues and streamline approval workflows
Identify process bottlenecks and recommend continuous improvement enhancements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; OR a high school diploma and four (4) years of directly related professional experience
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Ability to navigate complex digital platforms and interpret organizational policies
• Proficiency in navigating formalized training environments such as Canvas
• Ability to master new systems, policies, and financial workflows
• Ability to interpret complex university policies and translate them into clear, actionable guidance
• Aptitude for developing subject-matter expertise in 1-2 primary focus areas and at least one tertiary focus
• Ability to analyze financial data for accuracy and ensure responsible stewardship of university and Foundation funds
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster relationships across diverse university departments
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed
• Ability to perform climbing, standing, stooping, and/or typing
• Employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial processing, compliance with university and state policies, and the ability to analyze financial data for accuracy. Proficient in coordinating travel logistics and preparing expense reports while fostering relationships across diverse university departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Finance
• Financial Data Analysis
• Policy Interpretation
• Travel Logistics Coordination
• Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Request Processing
• Transaction Compliance Verification
• Expense Report Preparation
• Data Compilation
• Financial Workflow Mastery

Soft Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• University Policies
• Service Level Agreement
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Continuous Improvement
• Digital Platforms

Tools & Technologies

• Canvas