Financial Coordinator

short-term temp/contract assignment

Location:        Providence, RI 02912

Duration:        3 months

Start Date:     ASAP – July 31, 2026               

Pay Rate:        $26.35/hour

Schedule:       Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Summer Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM    

The Financial Coordinator will provide general office support services to the Athletics and Recreation Department, and will assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Major Responsibilities

1. Process Day to Day Financial Transactions 70%

• Process financial transactions in Workday.
• Initiate and monitor the transactions in Workday including supplier invoices, employee and vendor reimbursements, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Collect paperwork, communicate with staff if additional information is needed.
• Compile Professional Service Agreements, supplier registration forms, Guest Speaker forms, etc. in collaboration with Business Office staff.
• Process wire transfers as needed.
• Ensure applicable University spending and documentation policies are followed.
• Work with Athletics and Recreation Business staff on business process changes and be up to date on necessary system/policy changes.
• Assign appropriate work tags to transactions to ensure accurate reporting.
• Review transactions monthly and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure proper documentation is in the system, communicate with staff if additional information is needed.

2. Keep Current on Business Processes/Polices of the Controller’s Office and Workday 20%

• Keep up to date with new functionality and changes with Workday updates.
• Attend Workday refreshers.
• Meet regularly with Athletics and Recreation business staff to review policy changes and Workday business processes.

3. Assist With Reports 10%

• Assist with reconciling budget coding errors.
• Serve as expert Financial Coordinator responding to user questions.
• Prepare statistical transaction reports.

 Skills and Experience

• High proficiency in financial reporting and spreadsheet applications with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Customer service experience with a strong service-minded philosophy.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues when appropriate.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.

Technical/Educational Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of Workday, Microsoft Excel and Google Suite experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience

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nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.

What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.