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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.

The Office of 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 a highly adaptable individual for the role of Utility Accountant (Accountant 3).  The successful candidate would be able to prepare documents, including invoices, financial reports, forecasts, and management reports. Review grants, contracts and interpret University policy to ensure compliance; and confer with contract negotiators to resolve issues accordingly. Liaise with departments and sponsors to seek opportunities to improve the processing of non-standardized and specialized invoicing. Develop, recommend and implement procedures to ensure uniform and efficient accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance with regulations and University policy. Oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures. Monitor, analyze