Accounting Specialist, Student Organizations

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Accounting Specialist, Student Organizations

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.

• Facilitate the processing of all financial transactions for the department and student organization accounts, reviewing monthly transactions for accuracy and preparing corrections and reports as necessary.
• Provide 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 navigate relevant College processes and policies. Maintain the Student Organization Financial Procedures Guide and the “Treasurer’s Corner” resource.
• Provide administrative support with department projects and programs, facilitating communications, managing deadlines, learning new software as needed, and providing instruction to students.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality in interactions and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree with business or accounting courses, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2‑3 years of 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 continuously improve office effectiveness and systems.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a higher‑education setting and/or with college students.
• Familiarity with College financial management systems or Oracle applications.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.