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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Financial Reporting and Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL Business Services enables and facilitates the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of ARL by providing efficient and high-quality contracting, purchasing, accounting, and related capabilities to all ARL programs. This position will provide reporting and analysis at ARL and a wide range of support within ARL.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Manage monthly financial reporting and reconciliation activities, including Net Funded Sponsored Awards (NFSA), cost centers, cost share funding, and “Sister Account” post‑award reporting

• Prepare and analyze workforce, utilization, LOE, deficit, backlog, and other core financial reports for senior leadership; maintain supporting documentation and update internal sites as needed

• Oversee reporting and reconciliation for ARL service centers, including hours validation and direct support to service center managers

• Ensure accurate application of burden rates, and perform grant reconciliations

• Prepare and submit monthly CDRL 003 Government Use reports

• Support cross-functional finance and accounting activities, including labor, purchasing card, account reconciliations, and strategic planning

• Conduct advanced analysis of historical and operational data to develop recommendations that improve process efficiency and enhance financial reporting capabilities

Required skills and experience include:

• Financial reconciliation and related processes

• Proven success developing and delivering accurate reports that support analysis and senior leadership decision‑making

• Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated strength in problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and organizational skills

• Success with collaborations in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented cultures

• Success expressing ideas verbally and written to drive understanding

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision