Senior Financial Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and process daily financial transactions, including cash deposits, vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders
• Manage supply orders and reconcile p-card transactions in compliance with university regulations
• Assist with quarterly and fiscal year close preparation and perform monthly budget variance analyses
• Process specialized purchase orders for pharmacy, MRI, and animal care, maintaining detailed records
• Act as an initial reviewer for departmental financial transactions to ensure policy compliance
• Manage departmental petty cash and Lyft accounts, creating detailed reports for accurate allocation
• Provide training to department staff and assist the Procurement Manager with reporting and deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Jaggaer)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a healthcare, academic, or research environment
• Knowledge of vendor management, contract administration, and competitive bidding/RFP processes
• Experience with grant-funded or sponsored research purchasing and related compliance requirements

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution located in New York City. The Department of Psychiatry's Central Business Office manages essential financial operations to support clinical and research excellence.