Finance Support Coordinator

Penn State University • Scranton, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of a Finance Support Coordinator to support financial operations within the Hazleton, Scranton, and Wilkes Barre campuses. The Finance Support Coordinator serves as a liaison between academic and administrative units and the centralized finance hubs; ensures unit financial needs are understood, routed appropriately, and resolved efficiently; supports the Strategic Finance Partner with financial coordination, while also helping unit stakeholders navigate financial processes, policies, and systems. This role is not responsible for transaction processing but plays a vital role in maintaining financial continuity and operational clarity across the organization.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail and business acumen
• Strong customer service, problem solving, data analysis, financial analysis, and information analysis skills
• Document management, office administration, and records management experience
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Prior SIMBA, SAP Concur, Procurement, Accounts Payable, PSU Policy, and Financial Team experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from units, escalating and coordinating requests with central finance hubs (e.g., procurement, payroll, accounts payable)
• Assist staff with guidance on financial processes and tools
• Provide financial information (e.g., cost object guidance, coding support) for transaction initiation handled by finance hubs
• Monitor the status of submitted requests and ensure timely resolution through proactive follow-up
• Collaborate closely with Strategic Finance Partner and Financial Analyst to ensure accurate financial coordination and alignment with broader planning activities
• Track recurring or systemic issues and escalate to and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address root causes
• Support preparation of documentation, data gathering, or coordination efforts as needed for forecasting, planning, or financial reviews
• Help ensure unit staff understand how to access financial services, use self-service tools, and comply with institutional financial practices
• Collaborate in identifying opportunities to improve financial service delivery and communication

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED