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Financial Associate
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Position Number: 5121561
Location: University Park, PA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Associate

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of Floating Financial Associate (Financial Assistant) to support financial operations across the University. This position is intended to provide when vacancies or projects requiring additional help occur. This important role is geared towards providing comprehensive financial support to faculty and staff in Academic and/or Administrative units.

The Financial Associate (Financial Assistant) 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

Education and Experience

Excellent customer service skills with a focus on providing supportive and responsive service
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Team player attitude with a commitment to creating a positive and efficient working environment
Knowledge of the University's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting - SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA) and SAP Concur desired; however displaying a willingness to learn is more important

This position will be filled at the Intermediate Support or Senior Support level depending on the successful candidate's education and experience. High School Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination or education and experience is required for the Intermediate Support level. Additional Education and/or experience is required for higher level positions.

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 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.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Financial-Associate_REQ_0000053940-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.