Accountant

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University seeks an Accountant to provide advanced, strategic support for general accounting operations, including customer accounts, accounts payable, and state treasury management, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and governmental standards.

Under the Comptroller's supervision, this role acts as a subject matter expert and offers advisory guidance across the university, contributing to financial decision-making and process improvements.

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.
• High proficiency in Excel with advanced functionalities.
• Strong administrative, management, and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting activities including customer accounts, accounts payable, and state treasury management.
• Provide advisory support and financial insight to the Comptroller and university stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with GAAP and governmental standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Workday Financials

ERP software

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 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. However, the position will remain open until filled. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

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.

Salisbury University sets success in motion. A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students.

SU is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.