Financial Associate (Payroll) – Office of Physical Plant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Finance and Business is a value driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Budget and Finance is part of the Finance and Business team and has avisionto recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who efficiently provide exceptional service in support of Penn States teaching, research and public service missions. Our values model those ofPenn Statesand 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 the Budget and Finance, it will be expected that all employees embody and modelPenn StatesandFinance and Businessscommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Office of Budget and Finance is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a commitment to teamwork to join The Office of Physical Plant (OPP) at University Park Payroll Department as a Floating Financial Associate (Senior Support) with primary focus on supporting Commonwealth Campuses. The successful candidates responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Monitor and manage payroll deadlines and related data submissions on a bi-weekly basis to ensure accurate and timely payroll for Commonwealth Campus Facility Technical Service employee population.
Cooperate and coordinate with multiple departments to strengthen partnerships, resolve issues, and identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiency and accuracy related to OPP Payroll.
Perform various bi-weekly/monthly audits related to payroll processing.
Collaborate with University WorkLion Team (WMO) to identify process improvements and provide specific information about the payroll process to ensure that ongoing enhancements to the Physical Plant payroll programs are in accordance with University guidelines and the needs of the office.
Advise on policies and procedures as they relate to accurate and compliant payroll processing.
Provide exceptional customer service utilizing email, Microsoft Teams and telephone inquiries.

The successful candidate for this position must possess:
Advanced knowledge of Excel and data management skills.
High level of integrity, accuracy, and self-management.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, and within a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with diverse audiences.

Education and Experience:
This position will be filled at the Senior Support level and minimally requires an Associates Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Penn State is embarking on a project to restructure the Universitys financial functions to move towards a centralized, service hub-based structure. This position is intended to initially support the unit(s) and functions listed in this p sting, however it is expected to evolve over time relative to the overall restructuring. Questions about this project should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society in nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 – $61,000.00

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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.

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