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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 of Research Accounting is seeking an individual who can analyze outstanding AR and assist with banking duties in the University’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting - SIMBA (SAP/S4HANA). The successful candidate will have an understanding of possible issues with outstanding AR and provide assistance in collection of payment. They will monitor and resolve accounting and accounts receivable issues and will facilitate dialog with University departments and sponsors.

This position will also support the banking function of the office.  This involves deposits, posting receipts and maintaining databases of unclaimed payments. Monitor the office’s clearing account and the central Payment Clearing accoun