JESSIE TERRELL
Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented and solutions-driven finance professional with over a decade of experience in budgeting, financial coordination, procurement, and HR operations within higher education. Proven ability to manage complex financial systems, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and committed to operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Coordinator – School of Education
American University
01.2022 - Current
- Manage daily financial and administrative operations, ensuring policy compliance.
- Partner with Director of Finance & HR on planning and executing budgets.
- Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis.
- Process expenditures, journal entries, amendments, and reconciliations.
- Coordinate procurement, vendor contracts, and ensure timely payments.
- Review Corporate Purchasing Card activity for School of Education’s managers.
- Oversee billing and revenue tracking for online and partnership programs.
- Serve as HR liaison: manage job postings, hiring, terminations, and salary actions.
- Conduct compensation analysis and maintain organizational structure updates.
- Track HR actions via Workday and support staffing transitions through NextSource.
- Provide financial system training and maintain accurate internal records.
- Use data analytics tools to support operational strategy and decision-making.
Budget & Finance Coordinator – Office of the Provost
American University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored budgets and ensured accuracy in reporting and policy alignment.
- Supported budget development, forecasting, and financial audits.
- Processed journal entries, managed P-card transactions, and reconciled expenses.
- Assisted with year-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
- Coordinated part-time hiring processes and authorizations with HR.
Finance Coordinator – School of Professional & Extended Studies (SPEXS)
American University
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Handled finance operations including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Processed invoices and reimbursements; ensured accuracy and timeliness.
- Produced financial reports to support executive planning.
- Served as liaison to central offices including HR, Budget, and Controller.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
American University
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Processed vendor invoices and employee reimbursements per GAAP standards.
- Trained new hires on AP procedures and systems.
- Supported Procurement & Contracts with PO and vendor agreement processing.
Education
Project Management
Strayer University
01-2012
Skills
- Budget & Financial Management
- HR Coordination
- Procurement & Contracts
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Compliance
- System Training & Support
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement Workday
- VNDLY
Timeline
Finance Coordinator – School of Education
American University
01.2022 - Current
Budget & Finance Coordinator – Office of the Provost
American University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Finance Coordinator – School of Professional & Extended Studies (SPEXS)
American University
01.2017 - 01.2021
Accounts Payable Coordinator
American University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Project Management
Strayer University
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