Temporary Employment Services (TES) Finance

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 on-the-job training, applied experience in financial and administrative operations, comprehensive benefits packages, and a clear pathway for long-term career growth within our community.

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

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 university policies.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Receivable (AR) activities, including invoice review, coding, and deposits.
• Maintain organized financial records and support 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 junior finance or administrative staff.

What We Are Looking For

At Carnegie Mellon, we value adaptability, excellence, and passion. We seek team members who engage optimally with our campus population and uphold the highest integrity. You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and organized time-management.
• Close attention to detail and a proactive approach to contending needs.
• Discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

Benefits eligible employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

Pay

Hourly.

Schedule

Full time or part time.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA