Accountant I

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) - Office of Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) is currently seeking an Accountant I.

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program, effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. 

Primary Duties:

• Perform entry level professional accounting work such as performing and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, preparing working papers, schedules, and reports to support the accuracy and appropriate application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards.
  
• Review award documentation to identify key data elements, award terms and conditions and invoicing and reporting requirements. Ensure information is reflected accurately in the financial system.
  
• Under direction of a Financial Accountant identify sponsored projects that require invoicing and financial reporting.
  
• Complete invoicing and financial report in compliance with the terms and conditions stated in award documents and ensure deadlines are met.
  
• Review accounting entries for compliance with applicable grant and contract terms, Federal and State regulations and University policies and procedures.
  
• Make outbound communication with departments and outside clients in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
  
• Apply good customer service in a timely manner.
  
• Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management.
  
• Review and monitor assigned accounts.
  
• Compile data and prepares monthly activity reports for management.
  
• Use computer terminal to access database for obtaining account status or entering data on assigned accounts; verifies accuracy before and after entry.
  
• Provide assistance to staff as needed and directed.
  
• Assist with the preparation of accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in accounting.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers, and financial software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union). 

Salary Range: $50,731.70 - $54,252.68 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] .  

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.