Financial Assistant

Financial Assistant

The Financial Assistant provides fiscal and business operations oversight to the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Division. Primary responsibilities include management and reconciliation of all non-research accounts held by the two departments, travel coordination and reconciliation, purchasing, as well as processing University interdepartmental finance functions that include general ledger processes, creating and supplying fiscal reports, and budgetary forecasts.

Job Summary

Facilitates bill processing, expenditure tracking, and account reconciliations. Maintains effective customer service and vendor coordination, validates and enters data, performs routine analyses, and assists with administrative budgetary activities.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will use a computer extensively. They must be capable of oral, written, and electronic communications. Must be able to sit for long periods of time and move freely about campus. In addition to a computer, they must be able to use a telephone and other general office equipment including but not limited to fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc.

Physical Effort

This is primarily a sedentary position, but the successful candidate must be able to travel freely throughout the 5-building complex comprising the two departments and the University's main campus. The successful candidate must occasionally be able to lift up to approx. 40 lbs.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Financial Assistant II
Job Family: Finance & Procurement
Job Sub Family: Financial Planning & Analysis
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hiring Range: $19.07 to $23.83 per hour
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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