Financial Specialist

The Penn State College of Medicine, Office of the Controller, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Financial Specialist. The Financial Specialist will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of financial data for multiple departments across the College of Medicine. This will include performing advanced analysis and reconciliation of complex accounting records and interpreting analytical results, researching and resolving complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies, and developing appropriate accounting processes to proactively create accurate financial data. They will develop and maintain procedures, policies and systems for the College of Medicine; manage process re-engineering as needed; consult on new system development related to financial management with the FO. Implement, manage and coordinate training for new University systems. They will hire, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff; as well as manage workforce planning for finance operations in the administrative area

Additional 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 data and schedules to the central finance offices for the university as needed. The role will provide accounting expertise to other Financial Analysts under the COM controller's office. The role will complement the Financial Officer in the oversight of the department financial staff.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:$51,000.00 - $102,300.00

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.