Penn State University · 6 months ago
Financial Specialist
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expPenn State University is seeking a Financial Specialist Trainer for the Controller's Office at the College of Medicine. The role involves providing training and oversight on budget and grant management, implementing process improvements, and serving as a knowledge expert for financial specialists.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, in conjunction with manager, a training program for all new Department Financial staff
Implement routine process audits across the departments to determine if additional training is needed
Work with financial management to develop and implement process improvements to mitigate future risk
Serve as knowledge expert to financial specialists on budget management, grant management, financial control and policy/procedures
Responsible for fielding and answering questions related to the reconciliation and management of ledger and clearing accounts for administrative area; make adjustments as needed and resolve problems
Train on compiling data for analysis and forecasting purposes; run reports as needed for administrative area
Provide both formal and informal training across administrative area
Provide training on review and approval of financial documents, transactions, construction contracts, change orders, etc
Maintain knowledge of funding policies, regulations and procedures to assist with the administration of awards and to assist in the determination of the allocability, allowability, reasonableness and consistency of costs
Responsible for performing assigned audit functions; assist with annual processes for administrative area, including operating budget preparation
Train on award guidelines, regulations and policies to effectively manage grants
Grant expert on Uniform Guidance and Penn State grant policies
Develop best management practices for awards including tools to track post-award documentation due dates, including process to ensure compliance to award’s terms and conditions
Fill-in for fund and grant management roles for vacancies, extended medical leave as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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Funding
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