Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement program

Generous leave

Professional development

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedules/telework

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, invites applications for a financial accounting role within the School of Pharmacy. The role reviews procurement card orders, processes debit memos, and assists with invoicing and budgetary tasks to support GAAP-compliant financial operations.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with at least two years of GAAP experience; proficiency in Office 365 and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Two years of accounting experience under GAAP.
• Experience or education can be substituted year-for-year with 30 undergraduate credits being equivalent to one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes procurement card orders for various accounts.
• Processes debit memos invoicing related to PRC department.
• Assists with Disbursement Request Forms for monthly foundation billing.
• Assists with CBS invoicing.
• Reviews Non-Purchase Orders/Working funds for split-funded agreements.
• Conducts monthly audits of gift cards/cash on hand transactions.
• Assists in resolving discrepancies within the general ledger.
• Invoicing to pay other USM universities and MD government agencies.
• Performs and analyzes accounting transactions for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Maintains assigned accounts and enforces policies.
• Identifies ledger discrepancies and suggests process improvements.
• Prepares assigned budgetary transactions daily.

Skills

Office 365

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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

UMB CORE VALUES

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

BENEFITS

• comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
• This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
• Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;
• professional learning and development programs;
• tuition remission for employees and their dependents at participating University System of Maryland schools;
• flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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

PRIMARY DUTIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Experience: Two (2) years of accounting-related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems and Office 365. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others 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 Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE

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

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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 [e-mail] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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

Job

Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1201D

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Organization

School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice and Science - Academic Support

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2026

Unposting Date

Oct 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Human Resource Services

410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.