Accounting Associate - Purchase Order Payments

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Accounting Associate to support its financial operations. The role involves performing various accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and providing guidance on accounting-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification and coding of income and expenditures
• Identify accounting discrepancies; make necessary corrections and update financial databases accordingly
• Analyze and approve journal entries in accordance with established financial policies and procedures
• Coordinate with suppliers, departments, and other stakeholders to resolve billing issues, reconcile statements, and provide payment documentation or clarification
• Compile and organize financial data to support the preparation of reports for both internal use and external reporting requirements
• Monitor compliance with applicable financial recording standards, University policies, and accounting best practices
• Enter, retrieve, and maintain accurate financial information using computerized accounting software systems
• Support the generation of billing documents and coordination of financial mailings, as needed
• Provide general guidance to departments and customers regarding accounting policies and procedures
• May supervise and train assigned staff, and provide input to their performance evaluation

Skills

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive documents and situations
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Effective decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy in work and attention to detail

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

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