Accountant

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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 & Finance is part of the Finance and Business team 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 & 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 unit of External Awards and Reconciliation within the Office of the Bursar is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Accountant - Intermediate Professional.

The responsibilities for the Accountant position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze and process a high volume of external award payments to the applicable student Bursar account.
• Invoice, process, and record semester payments for Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), along with other state rehabilitation grant programs.
• Work closely with the Office of Student Aid to ensure financial aid internal scholarships are disbursed and reconciled.
• Setup, analyze, invoice, and assign Third Party Contracts (TPCs) for organizations paying relevant student educational costs, per the contractual terms of the contract.
• Use the financial system to record journal entries for scholarship payments received and non-purchase order invoices to process check returns to awarding agencies due to changes in student eligibility.
• Examine, audit, and review records and reports for the financial aid sources above to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and efficient and effective operations.
• Correspond (email, phone, in-person) with students, parents, donors, sponsors, and staff related to the functions above.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills to address unique situations and concerns in daily interactions with various Penn State offices, outside agencies, parents, and students.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and direct work objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and the ability to meet specific deadlines, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel and experience with student and business systems/software is highly desirable.

Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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

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

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