Accountant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Budget and Finance is one of the units housed within the division of Finance and Business and has a vision to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who efficiently provide exceptional service in support of Penn State's teaching, research and public service missions. Our values model those of Penn State's and we firmly believe in the value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in the Office of Budget and Finance, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance (Treasury Office) seeks an Accountant to manage the financial administration of the University's capital plan funding and perform all related accounting functions and reporting.

Primary position duties include managing capital project budgets, including capital project funding and budget amendments, maintaining accurate records in the SAP system, obtaining appropriate approvals, monitoring balances, and reporting. The position will coordinate with financial areas University-wide to obtain approvals, communicate changes, and provide reports related to capital project funding. The position will be responsible for managing internal loans related to project funding which includes reporting on outstanding loans and balances, processing repayments, and maintaining loan information for use in Internal Bank Reporting. Tasks also include managing advance accounts for Federal grant and State funding related to capital projects. The position prepares monthly reconciliations of capital project balances, reserve balances, and advance balances.

Other tasks include:

• Preparing summaries and invoices for in lieu of tax collections and payments related to agreements with municipalities
• Assisting in preparing reports and schedules for university financial statements, the Board of Trustees, and Project Decision Review Board in addition to various ad hoc reporting
• Providing assistance to treasury staff with daily banking functions as needed

The successful candidate must possess:

• Strong knowledge of financial processing and reporting, and must understand key accounting procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and data management skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and self-management
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing

The position will be filled at an Accountant - Advanced Professional level and minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is highly preferred. Strong communication skills, organizational skills and proven record of success as a member of a professional team are desirable.

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.

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 inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellencethat 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:

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

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