Staff Accountant — Investment Operations & Analytics

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program with employer contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Life and accidental death and disability insurance

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is looking for a Staff Accountant to oversee core accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role includes maintaining investment commitments, processing vendor payments, and supporting financial audits.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, CPA preferred, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement program, tuition benefits, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years in a finance, accounting or auditing position.
• Experience with investment operations platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and track investment commitments and execute cash transactions.
• Monitor cash accounts and disburse wire transfers.
• Process vendor payments and assure timely disbursement.
• Support investment team requests and compute valuations.

Skills

Financial accounting and reporting

GAAP and IFRS knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Investment operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics or finance

CPA desired

Tools

Dynamo

Geneva Advent

BNY Nexen

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is looking for a Staff Accountant to oversee core accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role includes maintaining investment commitments, processing vendor payments, and supporting financial audits.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, CPA preferred, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement program, tuition benefits, and more.