Accountant 5 - Finance and Business
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 for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Belonging is part of the Finance and Business team and has a goal "to be best in class' in increasing the diversity of our students and workforce, advancing our commitment to a respectful and inclusive workforce, providing culturally excellent care for our patients and education to our students, and making discoveries that create a greater well-being for all populations, regardless of background." The vision is to make Finance and Business a premier organization that capitalizes on the myriad viewpoints and skills of our staff to further promote a respectful, inclusive, affirming, and diverse workplace culture. Our values model those of Penn State College of Medicine's and we firmly believe in our RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. These RITE values encourage us all to be compassionate, embrace our diverse backgrounds, have the moral courage to ask hard questions, share knowledge for the benefit of the team while giving credit, set personal goals and exceed expectations. 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 for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State College of Medicine's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking an Accountant 5. The Senior accountant will be responsible for developing and reporting financial data for the College of Medicine. This will be include performing financial reporting, advanced analysis and reconciliation of complex accounting records, interpreting analytical results, researching and resolving complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies, and developing appropriate accounting processes to proactively create accurate financial data. Responsibilities will also include development, in conjunction with their manager, of routine audit procedures for internal activity and implementation of the developed processes. The successful candidate will also be able to correspond with and provide accounting support and training to other COM financial staff as needed, field and answer questions regarding financial operations/accounting/policy/etc. They will also work closely with their manager to provide financial reporting and schedules to the central finance offices for the university as needed. The role will provide accounting expertise to other COM controller's office functions including, but not limited to, reporting, financial system master data, financial cycle processes, etc. The role will also assist with financial systems management and help to ensure the proper processes and structures are in place to support reliable financial management and outcomes.
TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
8 years related experience
Bachelor's Degree or higher
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/College-of-Medicine/Accountant-5-Finance-and-Business_REQ_0000036614-1
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