Accountant I- Accounts Payable Accountant

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park’s Dining Services is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to audit invoices, manage inventory system entries, and process payments through the university accounting system. This essential role supports internal customers and vendors, and includes batch submissions to the State of Maryland.

The position requires GAAP knowledge, strong analytical skills, and effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP.
• Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate office equipment and financial software; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers.

Responsibilities

• Audit invoices and ensure accuracy.
• Receive items into the electronic inventory management system.
• Process invoices for payment through the University accounting system.
• Submit document batches to the State of Maryland.
• Communicate with internal customers and vendors; audit cash reports and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

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

Required Application Materials:

Application Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled: N/A

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required No

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Department

VPSA-Dining Services Worker Sub-Type Staff

Regular Salary Range $48,138.00 - $57,766.00

Benefits Summary

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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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About the University

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources

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