Financial Coordinator at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

This position processes various financial data and documents; analyzes data, prepares financial reports for Grants; assists in Grant submissions; monitors grant financials; monitors department financials; performs related other duties as assigned.



Daily Operations

• Processes department financial documents


• Answers inquiries regarding financial transactions; reviews accounts for errors and discrepancies


• Oversees travel reports and department credit card reports


• Recommends improvements or modifications to accounting systems and procedures


• Assists in monitoring department expenditures and grant expenditures


• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of accounting methods and procedures


• Experience with financial accounting software


• Detail oriented


• Ability to extract data from conversation and documents


• Ability to perform basic numerical calculations


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data


• Ability to work with others so as to establish and maintain an effective working relationship


• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of two 2 years of related experience is required.