What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Accounts Payable / Asset Specialist - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University?
Penn State University is seeking an S AP Accounts Payable / Asset Specialist to define and implement integrated business solutions and provide direct support for Accounts Payable and Asset Management. The SAP Accounts Payable / Asset Specialist plays a key role on our System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting (SIMBA) team , which supports the SAP S / 4HANA and SAP Ariba applications. In this exciting and dynamic position, you will help enhance and maintain SAP business systems, ensuring their reliability and performance.
Position Overview :
As an ERP-Accounts Payable / Asset Specialist, you will customize and optimize SAP systems, collaborating with both technical teams and end-users. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, you will define, analyze, test, and implement solutions to enhance the functionality of Accounts Payable, Asset Management, and other key finance functions.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with teams across the Office of Budget and Finance, Procurement, Research Services, and Applied Research Laboratory to drive system improvements and integrations. The successful candidate will act as an expert within the SIMBA Sustainment Organization, demonstrating strong knowledge of business technology solutions and system implementation.
Primary Responsibilities :
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.
C ross-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.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :
61,800.00 - $89,600.00
Salary : $61,800 - $89,600
