What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist, Student Organizations position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
Working in close collaboration with the Senior Accounting Specialist, the Accounting Specialist ensures the timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions for the departmental and student organizations, by developing and implementing processes, providing staff support, and reconciling accounts and correcting errors.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Associates plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Associate’s degree with business or accounting courses, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2-3 years financial experience, working in a higher-education setting preferred.
- Accuracy with numbers and accounting.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize, balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
- Desire to learn and utilize computer applications and processes that help to continuously improve office effectiveness and systems.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in a higher-education setting and/or with college students.
- Familiarity with College financial management systems or Oracle applications.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
David Pack, Director of Student Involvement
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Financial Management -
Facilitates the processing of all financial transactions for the department and student organization accounts through regular communication with internal and external constituents; reviews monthly financial transactions for accuracy and prepares corrections and reports as necessary.
Facilitates the processing of all financial transactions for the department and student organization accounts through regular communication with internal and external constituents; reviews monthly financial transactions for accuracy and prepares corrections and reports as necessary.
Percentage Of Time
60
Description
Student Organization Support –
Provides guidance to student organizations, including the Council on Student Organizations, the Programming Board, and Special Programs and Events Committee, by assisting with financial transactions and account management, and helping to navigate relevant College processes and policies. Maintains the Student Organization Financial Procedures Guide and the “Treasurer’s Corner” document resource and website.
Provides guidance to student organizations, including the Council on Student Organizations, the Programming Board, and Special Programs and Events Committee, by assisting with financial transactions and account management, and helping to navigate relevant College processes and policies. Maintains the Student Organization Financial Procedures Guide and the “Treasurer’s Corner” document resource and website.
Percentage Of Time
20
Description
Administrative –
Provides administrative support with department projects and programs including facilitating communications and managing deadlines. Learns new software as needed and provides instruction to students.
Provides administrative support with department projects and programs including facilitating communications and managing deadlines. Learns new software as needed and provides instruction to students.
Percentage Of Time
20
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
