Accountant I

Usmd; College Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Accountant I under the Payroll Manager to support payroll processing for 200-400 staff and a payroll budget of $2M-$4.5M annually. This role handles appointments, terminations, pay adjustments, time entry adjustments, and timesheet corrections.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least nine accounting credits, strong math and communication skills, and familiarity with Workday or UKG is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with nine accounting credits.
• Experience with Workday or UKG is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Knowledge of payroll and human resources practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll activities for assigned unit(s) including staff payroll.
• Process appointments, terminations, pay adjustments, and timesheet corrections.
• Assist employees with pay stubs, direct deposits, and payroll forms.
• Provide labor analysis and reporting to unit administrators.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HR practices

Mathematics

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Nine accounting credits

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

## Accountant IApply: University of Maryland College Park: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR104997# **Job Description Summary**Organizational Summary Statement: Under supervision of Department's Payroll Manager, performs complex accounting or clerical tasks to support all payroll-related activities for assigned unit(s) which may employee 200-400 staff (non-exempt, contingent, and student) with a payroll budget of $2M-$4.5M annually. Activities include appointments and terminations each semester, pay adjustments, time entry adjustments, and timesheet corrections. Assist employees with retrieving pay stubs, completing payroll forms, establishing direct deposit, registering for parking, accessing their timesheets and with other general payroll and benefits questions. Enroll employees in payroll deduction for meals. Provide labor analysis and reporting to unit administrators. Maintain office supply inventory for assigned unit(s) and procure additional items as requested following established procedures. Physical Demands: Incumbent will work for significant periods of time in front of a computer, and will need to bend and stoop to file documents. Will need to physically visit campus locations to meet with staff, provide coverage in other units, and attend/conduct training or onboarding. May need to lift small boxes (less than 30 lbs.) of forms, booklets or other written materials to be distributed to the unit's employees. This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, football weekends, Maryland Day, Family weekend or special events. Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 lbs. regularly. The University of Maryland is a non smoking campus.# **Minimum Qualifications**Bachelors degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine credits in Accounting. 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.# **Additional Job Details****Preferences:**Thorough knowledge of payroll and human resources practices and procedures: of basic mathematics including ratios and percentages; of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment. Skill in the use of keyboards, automated systems, computers and related software to facilitate assigned work; in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to understand and interpret payroll and human resources policies and procedures; to provide guidance and training to others; to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact, to accurately perform mathematical computations; to operate standard office equipment.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.Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred.Experience with Workday, UKG, or relevant payroll experience in a University environment, is strongly preferred.Fluency in another language is strongly preferred.**Required Application Materials:**N/A**Best Consideration Date:** N/A**Posting Close Date:**10/02/2026**Open Until Filled:** N/A# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**VPSA-Dining Services# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$48,138.00 - $57,766.00# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Nonexempt benefits, select this link.# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.# # **Employment Eligibility**The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.# **EEO Statement**The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.