Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

Company: Dartmouth College

Job Location: Hanover, NH Wentworth Hall

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Posting date: 04/27/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129558

Hiring Range Minimum: $24.64

Hiring Range Maximum: $30.81

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: No

Position Purpose

The Finance Specialist supports the Office of Financial Services by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial transaction processing and customer service to the Dartmouth community. This role focuses on Accounts Payable, Procurement, and corporate and purchasing card administration, using Dartmouth's financial systems to ensure adherence to institutional policies, service level expectations, and internal controls. The Finance Specialist works collaboratively with colleagues and campus partners, applying sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to manage transactional workflows and respond effectively to inquiries.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work accurately under general supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Basic accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in financial operations, accounts payable, procurement, or related administrative work.
• Experience in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Familiarity with Corporate Card (Corp Card) and Purchasing Card (PCard) administration.
• Experience with vendor onboarding and payment platforms such as PaymentWorks.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Muhammet Pakdil
Phone: 603-646-4030

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Muhammet Pakdil, Assistant Director, AP & Procurement
Phone: 603-646-4030

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85446

Description

Customer Service (20%)

• Provides services in alignment with procedures established by management.
• Strives to deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring promptness, responsiveness, and accuracy in all interactions.
• Understands and follows Dartmouth policies, providing clear explanations to customers.
• Utilizes various systems to efficiently obtain, record, and manage information.
• Manages the Office of Financial Services main email account to ensure timely communication.

Transactional Review and Processing (45%)

• Reviews, processes, and monitors Accounts Payable, Procurement, Corporate Card (Corp Card), and Purchasing Card (PCard) transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Identifies missing documentation, errors, or unauthorized personal charges and coordinates resolution.
• Ensures timely processing of transactions to meet departmental service level expectations and supplier terms.
• Prioritizes workload effectively to guarantee that all workflow queues are reviewed.

PaymentWorks Administration (15%)

• Oversees and manages all entries within PaymentWorks, including vendor onboarding, updates, and follow-up.
• Monitors registration status and communicates with vendors and campus partners to support timely payment processing.

Reporting and Monitoring (15%)

• Generates weekly operational reports, including Corporate Card (Corp Card) reports, Purchasing Card (PCard) reports, and Rejected Reports.

Professional Development and Team Support (5%)

• Participates in cross-training to ensure continuity and coverage of core functions.
• Assists with testing and validation activities for scheduled system updates or enhancements, as needed.
• Performs other related duties in support of the Office of Financial Services.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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