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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of Floating Financial Associate, Supervisor to support financial operations across the University.  This position is intended to move to different areas of the University to provide support when vacancies or projects requiring additional help occur.  This important role is geared towards providing comprehensive financial support to faculty and staff in Academic and/or Administrative units. As a Supervisor, you will supervise financial staff in the unit you are assigned to support.

The Financial Associate, Supervisor will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Verify and approve electronic financial documents in various University financial programs
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all financial related documents related to University, unit, and funding agency policies and procedures
• Serve as financial liaison between financial office and unit staff for all financial matters.  Provide training and guidance as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance with all related policies and procedures
• Evaluate, train, and supervise financial staff in the unit you are assigned to support.  Provide feedback on employee performance as needed. 
• May serve as proxy for Unit Head in financial systems.

Education and Experience

This position will be filled at the Supervisor level. 

Minimally requires an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of 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. 

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