Staff Accountant – University Student Accounts Office – Office Of The Provost

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; benefits: comprehensive medical, de...
Bachelor's degree in related field
Three to five years of accounting experience
Gaap and internal audit compliance knowledge
This role is crucial to the university as it processes over $530 million in payments and $42 million in refunds annually

Job Summary

  • This role is crucial to the university as it processes over $530 million in payments and $42 million in refunds annually.
  • The Staff Accountant will support yearly audit procedures by responding to internal and external audit requests for the Financial Reporting team.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, tuition benefits, and a free transit pass.

Matching Summary

This role is crucial to the university as it processes over $530 million in payments and $42 million in refunds annually.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition benefits, paid time off, transit pass

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Three to five years of accounting experience
  • GAAP and Internal Audit compliance knowledge
  • Monthly journal entry preparation skills
  • Account reconciliation expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Knowledge of student information systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years accounting experience preferred
  • Legal authorization to work in the US required
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Background check required

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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