The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) is currently seeking an Accountant I. Under direct supervision, the Accountant I performs a variety of routine communication which require the application of accounting theory and practices. The tasks include but are not limited to contacting departments about report status, running reports… and queries for teams, creating support schedules for fringe benefit, effort reporting and facility and administrative cost projects.
The Office of Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) serves as a resource and partner to departmental administrators and researchers in all aspects of post-award financial administration. The Office provides accounting and compliance support to the departments who are responsible for sponsored project execution and the day-to-day financial administration of the award.
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.
Remote Position
This position works a remote schedule. Employees of UMB must be residents of Maryland, the District of Columbia, or one of the states that are contiguous to Maryland: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Primary Duties:
Performs entry level professional accounting work such as performing and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, preparing working papers, schedules, and reports to support the effort reporting system for accuracy and appropriate application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards.
Assists with processing campus wide transfers of payroll charges.
Assists with preparation of reports for campus distribution.
Supports preparation of various schedules, exhibits, and summaries to support the University’s Facilities and
Administrative Cost Rate proposal, and fringe benefit rate proposal.
Assists with the examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations.
Provides assistance to staff as needed and directed.
Assists with the preparation of accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software.
Backup the coordination of clerical work for a department. Plans workflow of assigned clerical tasks or function.
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.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in Accounting.
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.
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. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).
Salary Range: High 40’s to Mid 50′ (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.
Job
: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff – N10AN1
Employee Class
: Non-Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time
: Full-Time
Shift
: Day Job
Financial Disclosure
: No
Organization
: Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance
Job Posting
: Oct 31, 2023
Unposting Date
: Ongoing