Part Time - Athletics - Financial Assistant

Part Time - Athletics - Financial Assistant### Part Time - Athletics - Financial AssistantApply: Penn State Abington: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000084147# **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. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The Penn State Abington Department of Athletics is seeking a detail-oriented and organized part-time Administrative Support professional to assist with financial reconciliation and departmental administrative operations. This role is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely reconciliation of departmental financial transactions, maintaining appropriate financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with department staff to support the financial and administrative needs of Athletics. This is a part-time opening requiring approximately 15–20 hours per week throughout the academic year. # Job Duties * Reconcile PCard transactions, SAP financial activity, and travel expenses in accordance with University policies, procedures, and established deadlines.* Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with University requirements.* Identify and resolve discrepancies, follow up on outstanding transactions, and communicate with appropriate department personnel to obtain missing information or documentation.* Organize, maintain, and track financial records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate recordkeeping and audit readiness.* Assist with monitoring and processing departmental financial transactions and related administrative responsibilities.* Provide general administrative and operational support to the Director of Athletics and department staff as assigned. # Requirements and Qualifications## **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience working with Penn State administrative and financial systems, including SAP, Concur, PCard, and SIMBA, or comparable financial systems within a higher education or research university environment.* Prior experience in financial reconciliation, accounts payable, expense management, research administration, or related financial and administrative operations.* Familiarity with intercollegiate athletics operations and the administrative responsibilities of an athletics department.* Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and meet established deadlines.* Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality when handling financial and departmental information.* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across various departments and levels of the University. **Compensation:**The rate for this job is $20 per hour. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State