Accountant

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Flexible work schedule / teleworking (

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking an Accountant in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR). You will handle core accounting tasks for funds, assist with billing, and maintain GAAP compliance across multiple university accounts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least 2 years of GAAP-based accounting experience; strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Two years of accounting experience following GAAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze procurement card orders for revolving, state, and DRIF accounts.
• Process debit memos invoicing for the Pharmacy Research & Computing department.
• Assist with Disbursement Request Forms for the monthly foundation billing process.
• Assist with Customer Billing System invoicing.
• Review and analyze Non-Purchase Orders/Working funds for split-funded agreements.
• Conduct monthly audits of gift cards/cash on hand transactions for revolving, state, and DRIF accounts.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies within the general ledger.
• Assist with departmental Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System invoicing to pay other USM universities and MD government agencies.
• Perform, review, and analyze accounting transactions ensuring completeness, internal accuracy, and GAAP conformance.
• Administer and maintain assigned accounts to verify transaction accuracy and policy adherence.
• Examine and ensure integrity of the financial accounting system and identify ledger discrepancies with PI/faculty/staff and propose preventive procedures.
• Prepare daily budgetary transactions.
• Perform other duties within the scope of this role.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Office 365

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

The University of Maryland, School ofPharmacy (UMSOP), has an exciting opportunity for an Accountantwithin the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health OutcomesResearch (P-SHOR).

Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy(UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the UnitedStates. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery,patient care, and community engagement; the School conductscutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professionalpractice activities to improve the health and well-being ofcitizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.

UMB CORE VALUES

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity& Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

BENEFITS

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package thatprioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professionaldevelopment. This position participates in a retirement programthat must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exemptregular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave,unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;professional learning and development programs; tuition remissionfor employees and their dependents at participating UniversitySystem of Maryland schools; and flexible work schedules andteleworking options (if applicable per job)..

For more information, please visit HR Benefits at https://www.umaryland.edu/hrs/benefits/

For information regarding UMB Employee Perks, please visit https://www.umaryland.edu/hr/benefits-and-well-being/benefits-programs-and-perks/

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes procurement card (P-card) orders forrevolving, state, and Designated Research Initiative Funds (DRIF)accounts.
• Processes debit memos invoicing related to the PharmacyResearch & Computing (PRC) department.
• Assists with Disbursement Request Forms for the monthlyfoundation billing process.
• Assists with Customer Billing System (CBS) invoicing.
• Reviews and analyzes Non-Purchase Orders (NONPOs)/Working fundsfor split-funded agreements.
• Conducts monthly audits of gift cards/cash on hand transactionsfor revolving, state, and DRIF accounts.
• Assists in resolving discrepancies within the general ledger(GL) account.
• Assists with departmental Relational Statewide Accounting andReporting System (RSTARS) invoicing to pay other University Systemof Maryland (USM) universities and MD government agencies.
• Performs, reviews, and analyzes accounting transactionsinsuring completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance withuniform Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Administers and maintains assigned accounts to verify accuracyof transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures,and acceptable standards.
• Examines and ensures integrity/reliability of the financialaccounting system. Works with principal investigators, faculty, orstaff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies betweenfinancial system and departmental records, providing statisticalinformation to isolate these areas and recommending new proceduresto prevent deviations or undesirable accounting trends.
• Prepares assigned budgetary transactions on a dailybasis.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of thisrole.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, orBusiness Administration.

Experience

Two (2) years of accounting-related experienceusing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Other

Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for fullperformance of the work of the job class may be substituted for theeducation or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/orexperience is required only directly related education and/orexperience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge ofall applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill ineffective use of applicable technology/systems and Office 365.Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and writtenthoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively withothers and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand,apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity,Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovationand Discovery.

HIRING RANGE

$61,500 - $69,000 per year / Commensurate witheducation and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request forreasonable accommodation will be responded to from this emailaddress.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.