Temporary Employment Services (TES) Finance

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Temporary Employment Service (TES) offers temporary, part-time, and full-time finance-focused positions for both emerging and executive-level professionals. Opportunities span budgets, vendor documentation, AP/AR, and routine reporting within a world-class research university.

TES provides training, comprehensive benefits, and pathways for career growth, with assignments matched on a rolling basis to fit organizational needs and candidate strengths.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred.
• Experience ranging from emerging financial support to high-level finance roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and financial systems like Oracle Financials and Power BI.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental budgets, including tracking, monitoring, and routine reporting.
• Process purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor documentation accurately.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports in accordance with university policies.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Receivable (AR) activities, including invoice review, coding, and deposits.
• Maintain organized financial records and support audit processes using Oracle Financials and Power BI.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for executive-level roles.
• Analyze complex data to advise department heads on strategy and resource allocation.
• Identify process efficiencies and mentor junior finance or administrative staff.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Oracle Financials

Financial analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Business degree

Tools

Oracle Financials

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience, apply your expertise at a senior level, and work at a world-class research university? Carnegie Mellon University’s Temporary Employment Service (TES) offers temporary, part-time, and full-time finance-focused positions for both emerging and executive-level finance professionals.

We provide our team members with: Valuable on-the-job training and applied experience in financial and administrative operations. Comprehensive benefits packages that support your well-being. A clear pathway for long-term career growth within our community. TES is a trusted resource for temporary employment across the university, allowing candidates to showcase their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About the TES Candidate Pool

This is a general posting for the TES candidate pool. Positions are filled on a rolling basis, and applicants may be matched with open assignments as they become available.

Possible Financial Assignment Areas

As a TES Finance employee, your responsibilities will vary based on your specific assignment. We look for partners who can handle the following:

• Emerging to Mid-Level Finance Roles: Assist with departmental budgets, including tracking, monitoring, and routine reporting.
• Process purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor documentation accurately.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports in accordance with our university policies.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Receivable (AR) activities, including invoice review, coding, and deposits.
• Maintain organized financial records and support our audit processes using systems like Oracle Financials and Power BI.
• Executive-Level Finance Roles: Assist with departmental budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Analyze complex data to advise department heads on strategy and resource allocation.
• Identify process efficiencies and mentor our junior finance or administrative staff.

What We Are Looking For

At Carnegie Mellon, we value adaptability, excellence, and passion. We are seeking team members who engage optimally with our campus population and uphold the highest integrity. You should demonstrate: Strong communication skills and a talent for organized time-management. Close attention to detail and a proactive approach to contending needs. Discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required; Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred. Experience ranging from emerging financial support to high-level finance roles. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and financial systems like Oracle Financials and Power BI. Requirement: Successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations. Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?!

Job Function

Job Function TES

Position Type

Position Type Staff – Regular Full Time/Part time Full time

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Hourly

More Information

More Information: Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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If your heart is in your work, come work with us.

Carnegie Mellon University isn’t just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions – it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference-makers on the planet.

When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all.

No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues – and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve.

In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you’ll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

The future is awaiting your expertise and intellect. Come join the architects of what’s next.

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