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Pennsylvania State University Accounting Assistant in University Park, Pennsylvania
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Pennsylvania State University (http://psu.edu/) Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of Floating Accounting Assistant to support accounting operations across the University. This position is intended to provide support when vacancies or projects requiring additional help occur. This important role is geared towards providing comprehensive accounting support to faculty and staff in Academic and/or Administrative units.
The Accounting Assistant will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Reconciling, reviewing, and approving accounting records and transactions
Processing journal entries
Maintaining vendor database and processing vendor invoices
Making corrections to transactions and databases
Calculating revenue, expenditure, and budget transactions
Analyzing accounting reports for accuracy and completeness; researching and solving accounting problems; and determining proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
Developing and maintaining reports as needed
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
This position will be filled at the Intermediate Support level. Minimally requires High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training/Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination or 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.
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:
$38,300.00 - $55,500.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)
Penn State Policies
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