SAP Accounts Payable/Asset Specialist

• System Maintenance & Support: Evaluate, analyze, and maintain ERP systems. Act as a liaison between technical teams and user groups, ensuring smooth system performance.

• Configuration & Customization: Lead projects to define system scope, objectives, and feasibility of new features. Modify ERP solutions to meet business needs.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with stakeholders across various departments (e.g., Budget & Finance, Procurement, Applied Research Laboratory) to assess system requirements, evaluate third-party integrations, and enhance workflows.

• Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans for user acceptance, security, and performance. Conduct system testing to ensure accuracy, security, and usability.

• Operational Support: Provide support for major system events such as fiscal year closing and large transaction processing.

• Customer Service: Offer advanced support to end-users and provide solutions for system-related challenges. Assist in user training and system documentation.

• Reporting & Analytics: Design and analyze reports to track organizational trends and system performance.

Qualifications:

• This position minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The candidate must be a US Citizen to apply.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA: Familiarity with SAP ERP platforms and data structures is necessary.

• Finance & Asset Management Knowledge: Background in finance, accounts payable, and capital asset management is required.

• Clear Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex system processes clearly.

• Customer-Focused Approach: A proven track record in customer service and a strong attention to detail.

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at the University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone. Candidates must be US citizens to apply.

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.