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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University is seeking an SAP Accounts Payable/Asset Specialist to define and implement integrated business solutions and provide direct support for Accounts Payable and Asset Management.  The SAP Accounts Payable/Asset Specialist plays a key role on our System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting (SIMBA) team, which supports the SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba applications. In this exciting and dynamic position, you will help enhance and maintain SAP business systems, ensuring their reliability and performance. 

Position Overview: 

As an ERP-Accounts Payable/Asset Specialist, you will customize and optimize SAP systems, collaborating with both technical teams and end-users. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, you will define, analyze, test, and implement solutions to enhance the functionality of Accounts Payable, Asset Management, and other key finance functions.  

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with teams across the Office of Budget and Finance, Procurement, Research Services, and Applied Research Laboratory to drive system improvements and integrations. The successful candidate will act as an expert within the SIMBA Sustainment Organization, demonstrating strong knowledge of business technology solutions and system implementation. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• System Maintenance & Support: Evaluate, analyze, and maintain ERP systems. Act as a liaison between technical teams and user groups, ensuring smooth system performance. 

• Configuration & Customization: Lead projects to define system scope, objectives, and feasibility of new features. Modify ERP solutions to meet business needs. 

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with stakeholders across various departments (e.g., Budget & Finance, Procurement, Applied Research Laboratory) to assess system requireme