Financial Operations Specialist

1 month ago


State College, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary:

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a highly skilled Financial Associate to support financial operations across the University. This position is intended to provide support when vacancies or projects requiring additional help occur. The successful candidate will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting in timely reconciliation of purchasing card transactions, using SAP Concur
  • Processing travel reimbursements, adhering to University policies and procedures as well as funding source spending guidelines
  • Processing purchase orders and various catalog orders, including confirming receipt of Goods/Services
  • Reviewing and entry of a variety of journal entries into the University Financial system
  • Providing excellent customer service and advising on policy and procedures - consulting with Financial Manager and Financial Officer for resolution
  • Processing accurate and timely payments using various methods: purchasing card, purchase order, non-po invoice
Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and as a team, and excellent customer service skills are essential. Knowledge of the University's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting - SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA) and SAP Concur is desired, but not required.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State is embarking on a project to restructure the University's financial functions to move towards a centralized, service hub-based structure. This position is intended to initially support the unit(s) and functions listed in this posting, however it is expected to evolve over time relative to the overall restructuring. Questions about this project should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$42,100.00 - $61,000.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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