Analyst, Project Financials & Systems

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 101645
Title: Analyst
Functional Title: Analyst, Project Financials & Systems
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: VPA-FM-FBO-Accounting & Financial Support
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Serve as a senior level staff position in Project Financials & Systems. Primary duties include independently identifying and preparing highly complex analyses of financial data and presenting it to senior management. Position will independently identify improvements or automations to the project processes, independently document and implement the process change, and manage testing results with the Controller’s Office and FM IT. This position will assist in testing, implementation, and coordination of new system processes for operational improvements.
Position will become a system expert in the Integrated Work Management System (FMS/Asset Works), and Financial System KFS (Workday), and eBuilder and provide expertise to independently identify requirements and assist in testing and implementation of the new systems.
Position will continue to monitor, reconcile, and close out projects as needed by performing project data integrity analysis in the Integrated Work Management System FMS/Asset Works, KFS/Workday Financial System, and other internal systems (i.e. eBuilder) to assure accuracy.
Position will represent the unit in meetings and serve as the unit’s liaison with other campus units including the Controller’s Office, Environmental Safety Sustainability and Risk, Purchasing, and Planning and Construction. Position interacts with senior staff, Project Managers, Business Managers, IT staff, Central Accounting, and Controller’s Office.
The Senior Manager will delegate special projects to the analyst which will be completed independently, with minimal supervision.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree required.


Experience:
  • A minimum of 4-7 years of experience in an accounting or business operation.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply accounting and business principles and practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of the university’s budgeting and accounting procedures, policies, and financial systems.
  • Ability to analyze data and convey results both verbally and in writing to management.
  • Ability to manipulate large data files through Pivot Tables, filters, sorts, etc.
  • Ability to document specifications for system development and perform testing.
  • Experience reconciling and correcting accounts.
  • Proficient in spreadsheet development, manipulation and analysis of electronic data.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, Internet, and email.
  • Ability to learn from and train others.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with a diverse employee population.
  • Ability to relate with all levels of the campus community as well as the State agencies, auditors and vendors.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience in governmental accounting, project accounting, and large governmental systems is preferred.
  • Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Driver’s license not required; however, if driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
Additional Information:
For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by June 7, 2024.
The hiring range for this position is $77,640-$95,991.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Incumbent will work in an office environment. Telework eligible, subject to departmental approval, up to 2 times per week.
Posting Date: 05/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 06/07/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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