Accountant

University of Maryland Global Campus; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide advanced, strategic support for essential financial operations under the Comptroller. The role covers general accounting activities, including customer accounts, accounts payable, and state treasury management, while advising on financial processes, controls and system improvements for university transparency and compliance.

This exempt, full-time position requires collaboration with faculty and administrators and contributes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting or audit experience.
• High proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities.
• Sound administrative and management skills.
• Ability to thrive with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with faculty, students, staff, and administrators.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting activities including customer accounts and accounts payable.
• Support state treasury management and financial processes.
• Provide advisory insights to the Comptroller and stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and system functionality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in general accounting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business

4+ years accounting or audit experience

Tools

ERP system implementation

Workday Financials

Financial software integrations

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102171 Accountant (Open)

Department

Financial Services-General Acctg, PM

Position Type

Regular

Open Date

09-11-2026

Close Date

$78,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Comptroller, the Accountant provides advanced, strategic professional support for fundamental business operations of Salisbury University (SU) and assists in ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards as well as university guidelines and policies. This role serves as a subject matter expert in general accounting functions and provides advisory and consulting support to the Comptroller and other stakeholders across the University.

The Accountant will be responsible for assisting with all general accounting activities, including but not limited to customer accounts, accounts payable, and state treasury management, while contributing to strategic financial decision-making and process improvements.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports directly to the Comptroller. The Accountant will assist the Comptroller in providing strategic oversight, advisory insight, and evaluation of all financial operations and finance systems of the University. This role also serves in a consulting capacity, offering recommendations and subject matter expertise to enhance financial processes, controls, and system functionality.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited college or University.
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in accounting or audit.
• Must possess a high proficiency in Excel, with knowledge of advanced Excel functionalities.
• Sound administrative skills and well-developed management skills are required.
• Ability to thrive and prioritize in fast paced environment, with multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and other administrators.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and supervisory skills, with ability to provide oversight and coaching, and advisory guidance to all levels of staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of financial software and related applications and integrations will help this candidate be successful.
• Experience in higher education and/or a non-profit organization.
• Experience in ERP system implementation highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Workday Financials highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a subject matter expert in financial systems and process optimization.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.