Senior Financial Administrator, Dining Services

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bus pass

Family Concierge

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, is seeking a Senior Financial Administrator to support the Dining Services program and 20 departments within Student Affairs. You will conduct monthly analyses, generate reports for directors, and ensure compliance with university financial policies while collaborating with the Finance team.

The role involves processing transactions, managing meal plan reports, and assisting with year-end closing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, or related business field required.
• Three to five years’ experience in financial or accounting oversight, preferably in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in different stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Developing business processes and SOPs for the Dining Services financial functions.
• Billings by location with vendors; resolve discrepancies for weekly invoices.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and policy compliance.
• Process financial transactions including purchases, expenses, journal entries, and deferred revenue.
• Assist with managing meal plan reports, fund transfers, and plan usage verification across locations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports and assist with closings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, is seeking a Senior Financial Administrator to support the Dining Services program and 20 departments within Student Affairs. You will conduct monthly analyses, generate reports for directors, and ensure compliance with university financial policies while collaborating with the Finance team.

The role involves processing transactions, managing meal plan reports, and assisting with year-end closing.