Accounting Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Finance and Business is a value 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 part of the Finance and Business team and has avision 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 ofPenn State'sand 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 the Budget and Finance, it will be expected that all employees embody and modelPenn State'sandFinance and Business'scommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Office of the Bursar is seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time position as an Accounting Assistant. This position is part of the Fee Assessor Team and is responsible for posting transactions to student accounts and assisting with the tuition calculation process. The responsibilities for the Accounting Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Process and post student charges and credits to the applicable Bursar student account in LionPATH, the University's student information system
• Administer, reconcile and invoice transactions recorded to the student account for specialized programs.
• Assist with the setup and testing of tuition calculation.
• Provide a high level of in-depth analysis of student accounts, collaborate with other Office of the Bursar staff and University departments to resolve customer issues.
• Correspond with students, parents, and staff related to the functions above.

The successful candidate for this position must:

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Can meet specific deadlines and can work independently.
• Communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Work both independently and as a member of a team and serve as an active backup to teammates during absences and high-volume periods to ensure continuity.
• Can adapt to changes in systems and procedures.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications is also required. Experience with student and business systems/software is highly desirable. This position will be filled at the Senior Support level. An associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is minimally 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. 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 salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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