Accountant I- Accounts Payable Accountant

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park, seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant in Dining Services to audit invoices, manage inventory entries, and process payments through the university system. This role interacts with internal customers and external vendors while ensuring compliance with Maryland state requirements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting with relevant coursework and strong GAAP knowledge, plus the ability to prepare working papers and supporting documentation

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles
• Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 9 credits in accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Audit invoices and ensure accuracy against purchase orders
• Receive items into the electronic inventory system
• Process invoices for payment through university accounting system
• Submit document batches to the State of Maryland
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and vendors
• Audit cash reports and support related duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Accounting coursework (9 credits)

Tools

Inventory management software

Accounting software

Banner

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary Statement:

Serve as an Accounts Payable Accountant for the Dining Services Business Office's delegated A/P team. Audit invoices, receive items into the electronic inventory management system, process invoices for payment through the University accounting system, and submit document batches to the State of Maryland. Communicate and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors. Audit cash reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. May be required to work some weekends or evenings due to special events. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Typical office environment, including transferring files to document storage boxes and lifting. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, weapon free, drug free campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine credits in Accounting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and financial software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.

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

• Bachelors Degree in business, accounting, or related field
• Experience processing accounts payable invoices
• Experience with inventory management software
• Experience with accounting software
• Experience with enterprise level systems such as Banner or Workday
• Experience in high-volume, foodservice operations

Posting Close Date: 10/02/2026

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

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.

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Department

VPSA-Dining Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$48,138.00 - $57,766.00