Financial Specialist – Controllers Office – Clinical Trials

Reference #: REQ0000058686
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Controllers Office at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Financial Specialist – Advanced Professional. The Financial Specialist supports the unit and Financial Officer in providing oversight of budget and fiscal matters. Specialist responsibilities include advising department(s)/unit(s) on budget management, financial controls, and policy and procedure; providing and/or coordinating training for employees working with unit budgets; establishing, documenting, and implementing processes, procedures, systems, and standards for the efficient operation of the office and across the business areas.
Responsible for reconciliation and management of ledger and clearing accounts for administrative area; make adjustments as needed and resolve problems
Compile data for analysis and forecasting purposes; run reports as needed for administrative area
Provide both formal and informal training across administrative area
Review and approve human resource actions; assist with position management; oversee wage payroll processing and management, and prepare advances; assure deadlines are met and appropriate forms are used
Maintain controls for administrative area; manage authorizations; assign roles as needed; approve routine journal vouchers and prepare complex correcting entries
Maintain documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area
Provide review and approval of financial documents, transactions, construction contracts, change orders, etc.
Provide project funding and cost analysis along with guidance to stakeholders as requested
Assign budget sources for expenditures to ensure visibility of spend on special budgets
Analyze and verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending and billing practices
Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in general business conditions and other related areas
Responsible for performing assigned audit functions; assist with annual processes for administrative area, including general salary increase, initial operating budget preparation, inventory and carry-forward analysis
Review and approve business expenses and ensure compliance with University policies
Prepare financial summaries and any other specialized reports for presentation

Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

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

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$61,800.00 – $89,600.00

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