Hybrid Financial Coordinator: Budgets & Payments

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University's Watson School seeks a Financial Coordinator to manage financial transactions including reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, and journal entries. The role ensures policy compliance and supports budget-to-actual reporting across centers and programs in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong Excel skills, and demonstrate attention to detail, analytical ability, and effective communication in a collaborative university

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel or other tracking systems required.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Customer service experience with a strong service-minded philosophy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions for the Watson School and centers, initiatives, programs and projects (CIPS).
• Process visitor travel reimbursements, vendor payments, journal entries, requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain current knowledge of university policies and ensure compliance.
• Assist with budget-to-actual reporting and major contract services coordination.

Skills

Excel

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Brown University's Watson School seeks a Financial Coordinator to manage financial transactions including reimbursements, requisitions, purchase orders, and journal entries. The role ensures policy compliance and supports budget-to-actual reporting across centers and programs in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong Excel skills, and demonstrate attention to detail, analytical ability, and effective communication in a collaborative university