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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are searching for an Accountant to join the Post Award team in our Accounting Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). This position will be primarily responsible for the closeout of awards. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Analyze program costs and ensure compliance with the contract terms and conditions and university policies Perform journal entries as necessary Confirm proper invoicing and posting of income Prepare rate verifications for financial closeout documentation, and verify all final contractual documentation has been provided to the sponsor Act as a liaison with key stakeholders to include ARL Contracts, ARL Accounting, Research Accounting, ARL Property, and ARL Technical Offices in order to perform the assigned tasking Prepare special invoices and provide financial backup as necessary for a subset of agreements Additional duties such as status tracking and maintaining a closeout listing; identifying, implementing, and streamlining process improvements; and writing/updating internal standard operating procedures Ad-hoc exercises as they arise Required skills and experience include: Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills Detail-oriented Strong interpersonal skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment Ability to work independently Intermediate experience with Excel Preferred skills include: Proficient knowledge of government and industrial grants and contracts Successful completion of the PSU ACES course Basic knowledge of Word, Power Point, and Outlook 3+ years of experience in commercial Enterprise Resource Planning system, such as SAP or Oracle e-Business Suite An active government security clearance This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Your working location can be fully remote, hybrid (onsite/work from home), or fully on-site in State College, PA. Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.
