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Pennsylvania State University Cost Share Accountant in University Park, Pennsylvania

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . 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. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) 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 (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Grants and Cost Share Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of College of Agricultural Sciences cost share requirements on external competitive awards across all units. Position reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations and works closely with the Office of Grants and Contracts as well as unit leaders to manage all aspects of the College's Cost Share obligations and ensure cost share is applied to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner. This role is integral to ensure obligations are accurately reported and/or corrected in a timely manner to meet the different funding agencies' requirements and timeline.

· Implement cost share allocation strategies and processes within the college that comply with Sponsor, University and Federal policies and procedures.

· Maintain/Upgrade cost share database to review, track and allocate required cost share within the SIMBA (System for Integrated Management, Budgeting and Accounting) financial system.

· Create cost share analytics and metrics to aid strategic decision making.

· Budget planning, monitoring, and financial administration (including initiation and review of labor distribution) of all cost share accounts for the college in liaison with Office of Grants and Contracts and departments.

· Coordinate with research accounting for periodic reporting of cost share on grants.

· Oversee NIH Sal Cap process annually and provide training to Admin Staff.

· Support the Assistant Director with the completion of monthly and annual financial reports for federal capacity grants.

· Assist with auditing of federal capacity grants and processing/approving journal entries for corrections as needed.

· Provide periodic reports on Grant-in-Aid commitments and allocation.

· Serve as back-up to the Financial Manager of Labor Distribution, as needed.

· Monitor, analyze and resolve complex financial/research issues, which may involve dialog with University departments and external sponsors.

· Work closely with Office of Grants and Contracts and other units/central offices to reconcile complex cost share commitments involving various funding sources to ensure full compliance with University policies and internal controls.

· Provide support and training to department staff as needed.

Minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of 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 and 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:

$61,800.00 - $89,600.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)

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