Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
07/13/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129309
Position Title
Financial Assistant
Hiring Range Minimum
$30.00
Hiring Range Maximum
$35.00
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Part Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
20
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Financial Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions supporting the Computer Store and Endpoint Services. This role ensures strong financial oversight through account reconciliation, reporting, and process improvement. The position supports operational efficiency, promotes financial transparency, and ensures compliance with institutional policies through effective collaboration and attention to detail.
Description
Join Our Team: Financial Administrator – Client Services at Dartmouth College
Are you a numbers-savvy professional who loves creating order from complexity? Dartmouth College is looking for a Financial Assistant to support the financial operations of our Computer Store and Endpoint Services—a role where your attention to detail and process-minded thinking will make a real difference.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of core financial activities: managing budgets, reconciling transactions, supporting inventory processes, preparing audits, and working across teams to ensure efficient, transparent workflows. You’ll also supervise student employees and help make data-driven decisions that keep our services running smoothly.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee financial transactions, reporting, and forecasting for the Computer Store.
- Reconcile budgets, track spending trends, and help ensure compliance with college policies.
- Manage billing, assist with inventory workflows, and support the CAPS equipment program.
- Train and supervise student workers while maintaining documentation for internal audits.
What You Bring:
- An associate’s degree (or equivalent experience), plus 2–3 years in a financial or administrative role.
- A knack for spreadsheets, accuracy, and problem-solving.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with a team-oriented mindset.
- Bonus points for experience with Oracle, Tableau, point-of-sale systems, or inventory management.
Why Dartmouth?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven environment at one of the nation’s most respected colleges. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally while supporting technology services that keep the Dartmouth community connected and equipped.
Ready to build financial clarity and support essential services? Apply today and help us keep Dartmouth running strong.
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
- Accuracy with numbers and accounting.
- Proficiency with spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively on teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an academic environment.
- Familiarity with institutional financial systems such as Oracle
- Proficiency with inventory or point-of-sale systems.
- Experience supporting financial audits or implementing internal financial controls.
- Experience managing inventory systems or retail financial workflows.
Key Accountabilities
Financial and Budget Management – (55%)
- Prepares budget reports for the Computer Store.
- Monitors and reconciles all accounts and advises the Director on financial issues.
- Reconciles current fiscal year budget and spending, P-card transactions/reconciliation, and adherence to college policy.
- Prepares financial transactions related to inventory, including journal transfers, cashier deposits, and purchase orders.
- Prepares invoices and journal transfers as they pertain to Research computing storage.
- Develops, documents, and maintains financial processes and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Supports year-end financial close activities, including inventory reconciliation
Administrative and Program Support – (25%)
- Assists with inventory operations, including receiving, inspecting, and organizing incoming goods; ensures accurate documentation and proper storage.
- Provides backup support for Computer Store operations as needed.
Records and Information Management – (10%)
- Maintains accurate financial and inventory records in compliance with institutional policies and retention guidelines.
- Supports audit preparation by ensuring documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
Collaboration – (5%)
- Partners with colleagues across departments to share information, strengthen workflows, and achieve shared objectives.
Other Duties – (5%)
- Performs additional responsibilities assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
