Accounting Specialist (ARL)

Penn State University•University Park, IL

8d•$68,604 - $102,900•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting Department with the Office of Business Services at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL Business Services enables and facilitates the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of ARL by providing efficient and high-quality contracting, purchasing, accounting, and related capabilities to all ARL programs. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

Success producing and interpreting financial reports
Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution
Working knowledge of cost accounting principles
Intermediate experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work both independently and as a project team member
Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and implement solutions
Demonstrated experience with financial and compliance audits
Working knowledge of Federal Regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Willingness to learn commercial information systems
Sponsored award administration

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and reconcile financial and non-financial data
Generate and analyze various monthly, yearly, and ad hoc reports
Support internal and external audit efforts
Participate in business process improvement activities
Investigate and resolve complex business issues
Review various types of transactions and forms to ensure compliance with applicable contractual terms and conditions, ARL and Penn State Policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Federal Regulations