Full-Time
Accounting Supervisor
Updated on 9/12/2026
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Compensation Overview
$65.5k - $95k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
University Park, State College, PA, USA
In Person
Remote and hybrid work require approval and are not guaranteed.
Bachelor's
Category
 Accounting (1) |
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Required Skills
Forecasting
Financial analysis
Risk Management
Data Modeling
Data Analysis
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Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required.
- At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience is required.
- Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting standards is required.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and revenue reconciliation is required.
- Proficiency with enterprise financial software systems, accounting applications, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools is required.
- Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance is required.
- Experience performing financial reconciliations and complex account analysis is required.
- The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to financial and non-financial audiences is required.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision is required.
- Successful completion of background checks and a credit history check is required.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, University policies, and applicable regulations.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reconciliations for revenue recognition, cash receipts, auxiliary operations, and other Creamery revenue sources.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies; and coordinate month-end and fiscal year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, financial analyses, and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and efficiency opportunities.
- Develop financial forecasts and assist with annual operating budgets, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and long-term financial planning.
- Monitor departmental revenues and expenditures, evaluate financial performance, and recommend strategies for fiscal stewardship, cost controls, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure proper classification and coding of revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and fund activity in the University's enterprise financial management system.
- Review, approve, and post invoices and process payments through ACH, wire transfers, checks, and virtual card transactions.
- Collaborate with Treasury to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations.
- Use enterprise financial software systems and reporting tools to perform reconciliations, generate reports, analyze data, and improve accounting processes.
- Interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, University policies, federal and state regulations, IRS guidance, and applicable tax regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls that safeguard assets, promote accurate reporting, mitigate financial risk, and ensure compliance.
- Recommend and implement process improvements, accounting best practices, and system enhancements.
- Supervise two or more full-time employees or the equivalent combination of part-time or student staff.
- Assign, prioritize, and review work for compliance with accounting standards and departmental objectives.
- Provide coaching, training, and ongoing performance feedback.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and accountable work environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in higher education, governmental, or nonprofit accounting.
- Experience with enterprise financial management systems.
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting annual audits.
Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university whose mission spans undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
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