Temporary Employment Services (TES) Finance

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

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 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.
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.