Financial Coordinator

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a financial operations coordinator to manage the unit's finances, reconcile accounts, and oversee cash handling, reporting, and payroll-related tasks. The role supports budgeting cycles and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of related experience, familiarity with Hilton PEP, and the ability to train staff. All University of Houston positions require a background check and emphasize equal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience with Hilton PEP preferred.
• Experience generating daily cash reports.
• Experience preparing Profit & Loss statements for a hotel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles financial accounts for the unit.
• Coordinates the cash handling function including petty cash, gift transmittals and travel reimbursements.
• Compiles recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and faculty.

Skills

Financial operations

Cash handling

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hilton PEP

FRS/Financial system

Job description

Department:Global Hospitality LeadershipSalary:18.32 - 20.60

Description:

Coordinates the financial operations of a unit in a college or division. May oversee the activities of clerical financial support personnel.

• 1. Maintains and reconciles financial accounts and monitors revenues and expenditures for the unit.
• 2. Coordinates the cash handling function for the unit, including, but not limited to petty cash, gift transmittals and travel reimbursements.
• 3. Compiles recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and faculty, assists with budget cycles and advises on accounts status.
• 4. Updates and maintains an internal accounting system which provides the database for posting and reconciliation capabilities to the Financial Reporting System (FRS).
• 5. Oversees and schedules duties for staff and/or student workers in the preparation of vouchers, requisitions, SCRs, and travel documents; oversees the filing of financial documents and data entry of related financial information.
• 6. Trains staff in the preparation of financial documents in compliance with university and college/division policies and procedures.
• 7. May coordinate and maintain the payroll function for the unit; may coordinate property inventory and serve as property custodian for the unit.
• 8. Researches and corrects reconciliation discrepancies with reallocations and journal vouchers.
• 9. May serve as liaison to Office of Grants and Contracts regarding financial issues.
• 10. Participates in the annual budget development process.
• 11. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Experience with Hilton PEP (Property Engagement Platform)
• - Experience in generating daily cash reports
• - Experience in preparing Profit & Loss statements for a hotel

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.