Financial Planning Analyst - University Press

About the role

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of a Financial Planning Analyst to support financial operations of the University. This position will support the Penn State University Press (PSUP), a scholarly publishing division of the University Libraries.

Responsibilities

• Advising departments on budget management, financial controls and policy and procedure
• Cooking training for employees working with unit budgets
• Establishing, documenting, and implementing processes, procedures, systems, and standards for the efficient operation of PSUP
• Serving as a resource and liaison between the unit and Financial Shared Services Hubs
• Reviewing business transactions for proper accounting treatment and ensuring compliance with PSU policies
• Overseeing the processing and payment of royalties to authors, editors, and rightsholders on behalf of the Press
• Entering author contracts in InOrder and performing contract audit for compliance with royalty calculations
• Preparing monthly financial summary reports and other reports as needed
• Reconciling and managing operating budget; making adjustments as needed and resolving problems
• Compiling and maintaining data for analysis and forecasting purposes; running reports as needed
• Preparing routine journal entries as well as complex correcting entries when needed
• Aiding in annual processes, including inventory valuation, accounts receivable analysis and operating budget preparation

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. Previous work in publishing finances is preferred but not mandatory. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as is proficiency working inside of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

Previous work in publishing finances is preferred but not mandatory. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as is proficiency working inside of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Previous work in publishing finances is preferred but not mandatory. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as is proficiency working inside of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

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.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $72,300.00 - $108,444.00.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.