2,975 Financial Administrator jobs in the United States

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA) within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) coordinates the administrative efforts of graduate and postdoctoral training in the BSD. OGPA works to facilitate consistency among the programs and departments; identifies and develops commonalities in the areas of financial administration, policy development and implementation, and in the coordination of information sharing among the programs and departments. The goal of OGPA is to recruit high-quality domestic and international trainees, to facilitate their progress during their tenure, and to provide guidance and resources for the management of the training programs in the division. OGPA centrally manages the annual financial aid budget so that all graduate students in the programs are supported equitably and coordinates consistency among the training programs as it relates to training grants submission and oversight.

The job coordinates projects in monitoring the operating and capital budgets for divisions and/or University-wide administrative units. At the instruction of others, performs work that contributes to development of long and short term financial goals, business strategies/plans, and financial forecasts/models for major service programs and initiatives. Utilizes moderate knowledge of finance to help coordinate quarterly and year-end reporting for the operating budget.

• Develop meaningful, easy-to-understand financial reports for the BSD graduate programs.
• Conduct quarterly financial analysis and monthly forecasts/projections, creating custom metrics to enhance financial oversight.
• Lead quarterly financial reviews with leadership, presenting actuals vs. budget and prior-year performance.
• Partner with training grant PIs and administrators on pre- and post- award management.
• Ensure financial integrity by identifying and processing journal entries, cost corrections, and payroll transfers, as needed.
• Streamline and automate reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with the Director of Financial Affairs to complete monthly forecasts and the annual operating budget.
• Support the creation of executive-level presentations by analyzing data and distilling key insights into clear, concise formats.
• Generates reports on expenditures, funding trends, and student support metrics.
• Serve as the primary account administrator, delivering professional support in an intensive customer service environment.
• Analyze and prepare budgets, create accounts, and manage financial allocations, authorizations, and expense monitoring within the accounting system.
• Prepares monthly reports, reconciles accounts, and resolves using existing procedures, and advises on the financial implications of human resources and student affairs decisions.
• Collaborate with administrators on procurement processes, allocate expenditures for approval, and assist in communications with funding agencies, subcontractors, and others as directed.
• Provides professional support as a primary account administrator for account owners in an intensive customer service environment.
• May work with other administrators on the procurement process, allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction and direction of others.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience working in an academic environment or biomedical field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge: Advanced skills with the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel. Knowledge of Oracle finance.

• Advanced skills with the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Oracle is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards in PowerBI or Tableau.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to summarize detailed issues in a concise and structured manner.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret various financial concepts and principles.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and solve problems in complex situations.
• Ability to respond to communications from customers in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer/staff interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Hybrid office environment.
• This role requires regular onsite presence to foster collaboration, engagement, and operational effectiveness, with specific in-office expectations outlined by the department.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family: Financial Management

Role Impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Drug Test Required: No

Health Screen Required: No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

Pay Rate Type: Salary

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information
Undergraduate degree programs include 4 year BS and 5 year BS/MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate degree programs include: MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctorate of Physical Therapy/ Doctor of Philosophy. Research strengths include: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences. The School is home to the two largest and most diverse undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences: Biology and Neuroscience. Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

The Financial Administrator is responsible for assisting with financial operations of a department or unit, interpreting, advising and disseminating financial policies and procedures; ensuring that unit accounting practices and procedures follow Institute guidelines and recommending improvements to unit procedures. This role assists in preparation of unit budgets and reports, and implementing accounting and office controls.

Job Duty 1 -
Prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.

Job Duty 2 -
Prepare data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee student accounting functions; coordinates with Financial Aid and Registrar's Office to resolve student payment issues; works with Continuing Education credit and non-credit program invoicing and payment issues; provides service to students and parents, including resolving intermediate issues.

Job Duty 4 -
Monitor non-student receivable accounts; perform direct billing and payment processing, answers customer queries; and ensure reconciliations are completed on a timely basis.

Job Duty 5 -
Monitor gift and endowment accounts to ensure compliance; monitors overdrafts; and posts scholarship awards in student system.

Job Duty 6 -
Monitor unit budgets for overdrafts and review for compliance with budget regulations and grant requirements or restrictions; prepares budget amendments and other pertinent forms for new accounts.

Job Duty 7 -
Ensure timely reconciliations are completed for assigned ledger and clearing accounts within administrative areas; perform adjustments.

Job Duty 8 -
Coordinate cash management for administrative areas (deposits, reconciliation of accounts and controls over cash and credit card processing); works with Financial Reporting on banking discrepancies.

Job Duty 9 -
Review and approve human resource actions; assists with position management; oversees wage payroll processing and management and prepares advances when required; ensures deadlines are met and appropriate forms are used.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
Four or more years of relevant experience.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and practices within a university business environment. Additionally required are attention to detail and accuracy and use of office and specialized accounting related computer applications.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

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The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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Salary range: $5,000.00 - 70,000.00

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: G05

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit

Financial Administrator 3, Political Science , to collaborate with the Director of Administration and Finance to develop, monitor, and manage the department's budget process; assist in the training and guiding of staff members; develop and implement financial policies, procedures and process improvements to support best practices; assist in internal and external audits; oversee the approval of travel report submissions, payroll of UROP and Temp appointments, and approval of staff timesheets; manage p-card and travel card applications; oversee the approval of invoices, purchase orders, and purchasing card transactions; manage the operations budget and daily transactions by monitoring and reconciling Department's cost objects; prepare and submits proposals in accordance with MIT/sponsor/donor policies; work with the department head as the staff representative to the Strengthening Democracy Initiative; create and manage a comprehensive, strategic development plan designed to raise awareness for the Initiative, both internally and externally; liaise with foundation relations and resource development to identify, cultivate, and engage prospective donors; prepare reports, presentations, outreach documents, grants, and fundraising proposals; identify key areas of support in line with donor goals and interests; and monitor foundation, federal and internal MIT award funding opportunities to share with faculty based on research alignment.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; a minimum of five years of experience in in accounting or finance; solid interpersonal, communication, analysis, and organizational skills; ability to multitask and to carry out detailed oriented work. PREFERRED : Experience with SAP, NIMBUS, COGNOS, and Kuali COEUS. Job #25104-8

7/31/2025

Posting Description FINANCIAL COORDINATOR, MIT CLIMATE, to support the financial operations of the Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate. Will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions; supporting budget development; Financial, Administrator, Operations, Financial Coordinator, Banking, Education

We are seeking a skilled Financial Administrator/Manager who possesses strong analytical skills and financial acumen. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and key financial metrics. Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and Excel is essential. This role requires excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, self-motivation, and strategic vision. Leadership, teamwork, decision-making, adaptability, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are also critical to success in this position.

• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on data.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and identify potential issues.
• Create and use Excel pivot tables and formulas to organize, analyze, and visualize data to enhance productivity and improve decision-making.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards that align with organizational goals.
• Lead and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Make timely and effective decisions under pressure.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and solve problems efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and collaborators.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in financial, budgeting, or preparing account reconciliations or financial statements, and financial analysis.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting.
• Familiarity with FASB requirements.

• CFE-Certified Fraud Examiner
• CIA-Certified Internal Auditor
• CISA-Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CPA-Certified Public Accountant
• SoCRA certification
• Experience managing facility finance budgets and developing rates
• Ability to build relationships with clients and collaborators

This position requires on-site work to build relationships, boost morale, encourage the team, and foster a collaborative environment. We are looking for someone who can be present in person to bring everyone together and enhance team dynamics.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $51.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

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Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA is lookingfor a Financial Administrator to work on-site. The person will oversee the financial operations of the church, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely financial reporting, and compliance with church policies and financial best practices. This role supports the mission of the church by ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and financial transparency.The role is 20 hours per week. Applicants may send resumes to Will Zant at Applicants may also request the full job description.

Contact: Will Zant

Address:1015 East Rock Springs Road Atlanta 30306

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Position Overview: Collaborate with the Director of Administration and Finance to develop, monitor, and manage the departments budget process. Assist in training staff, develop financial policies, and support audits. Oversee travel reports, payroll, staff timesheets, p-card, and travel card applications. Manage invoices, purchase orders, and the operations budget. Prepare proposals aligned with MIT and sponsor policies. Work as a staff representative for the Strengthening Democracy Initiative, creating strategic development plans, liaising with foundation relations, and identifying prospective donors. Monitor funding opportunities and prepare reports, presentations, and fundraising proposals.

Job Requirements: Bachelors degree, at least five years of experience in accounting or finance, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multitask. Preferred experience with SAP, NIMBUS, COGNOS, and Kuali COEUS.

Job Details: Job #25104-8, valid until 7/31/2025. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Industry: Higher Education.