Financial Operations Specialist: AP & Procurement

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings program

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and observed holidays

Life and accidental death & disability insurance

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Access to Family Concierge Team and fitness center

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is looking for a Financial Assistant to support financial services within the Division of Student Affairs. The role involves processing financial transactions such as accounts receivable and payables, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, have experience in administrative support, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers benefits such as comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, data entry, or administrative support experience.
• Proven ability to work on a wide range of tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong social skills for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process departmental purchasing card activities, including reconciliation.
• Manage a significant volume of transactions on multiple cards.
• Communicate with purchasers and vendors to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Time-management skills

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is looking for a Financial Assistant to support financial services within the Division of Student Affairs. The role involves processing financial transactions such as accounts receivable and payables, coordinating with key partners, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, have experience in administrative support, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers benefits such as comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings.