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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 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 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.

Research Accounting is the University’s post-award, accounts receivable function for sponsored research projects, funded by Federal, Commonwealth and private institutions. The mission is to facilitate the timely and accurate reimbursement of sponsored expenditures and provide reliable and meaningful financial information to the management, sponsors, and our partners. The vision is to develop a cohesive team to sustain our systems and processes to provide excellent service.

The Office is seeking an individual who can prepare documents, including invoices, financial reports, expenditure forecasts and management reports within the existing system and the new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting - SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA). Assist in the review of financial provisions before University acceptance of grants and contracts. Prepare reimbursement requests for the expenditures of sponsored programs, consistent with the financial provision of the grant or contract, which may involve accessing a sponsors' website. Establish, maintain and close accounts within the University's financial system. Oversee and reconcile accounting of income and expenditures and provide instructions for posting receipts. Prepare