Founded on a broad-based commitment to student success in and out of the classroom, the Division of Student Affairs provides a framework for the meta-curricular experience with emphasis on the comprehensive development of the students. Central to our success is a commitment to cultivating deep and meaningful one-to-one relationships with students. We build and sustain collaborative relationships throughout the university to best serve the needs of our student body.The Financial Assistant reports to the Senior Finance Manager as part of the Division of Student Affairs Financial team, working closely with departmental leadership in providing financial services. The position is responsible for processing all financial transactions within an assigned portfolio that includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, coordinating the purchasing card reconciliation process for all departmental purchasing cards, processing expense reports, purchase orders, journal entries, and redistributions, paying invoices and reconciling purchase orders. The Financial Assistant also ensures departmental compliance with all relevant university financial policies, maintains complete documentation, and serves as liaison with internal financial services partners. Core responsibilities include:Processing departmental purchasing card activities including reconciliationManaging a significant volume of transactions on multiple cards with competing deadlinesCommunicating with purchasers and vendors to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures E.G. obtaining receipts, itemizing expenses, and tax exemptionsProcessing purchase orders, invoices, journal entries and expense reports for departmental accounts.Coordinating and communicating with key partners such as staff, students, external vendors, Accounts Payable, and Procurement ServicesOther duties as assignedAdaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in se
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