Accounting and Compliance Analyst

University of Maryland

College Park (MD)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 92,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Accounting and Compliance Analyst at University of Maryland, College Park, manages 150+ accounts, most federally funded sponsored projects, using Workday and BA4 Priority to review and reconcile monthly transactions for timeliness, accuracy, documentation, and proper business purpose.

The role focuses on maintaining encumbrances, producing monthly reports to faculty and PIs, and partnering with the CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies business team to ensure compliant, efficient

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of professional finance, accounting, or accounting compliance experience.
Knowledge of GAAP and internal control practices.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Ability to recommend compliance controls and prioritize tasks.
Ability to understand University policies for sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

Account reconciliation and encumbrance maintenance using the university systems.
Produce and distribute monthly reports to faculty and PIs.
Ensure charges meet federal/state/campus regulations and sponsor requirements.
Investigate unexpected transactions and process corrections.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Oral/Written communication

Compliance controls

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BA4 Priority

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Accounting and Compliance Analyst is responsible for the frontline management of over 150 accounts, the vast majority of which are federally funded sponsored projects. Using Workday and BA4 Priority software, the position reviews and reconciles each account on a monthly basis to ensure all transactions are timely and accurate, properly documented, have a valid business purpose, are allocable to the award and that any other compliance requirements are met. The position also researches any unexpected charges and takes corrective action as necessary. It will maintain accurate encumbrances for each account and produce and distribute monthly reports to faculty members/PIs. This position is part of a highly effective, collaborative and collegial business team that cooperatively ensures an elite level of service both to the faculty we support, as well as to the University community as a whole.
Physical Demands: N/A
Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of professional finance, accounting, or accounting compliance experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control practices. Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to recommend compliance controls.Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.Ability to acquire, apply and expand knowledge of the University's policies and operating details for sponsored programs.

Additional Job Details

Experience with BA4 (Priority) and Workday systems as well as experience working with sponsored projects is HIGHLY preferred.

The University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) is a multidisciplinary computing research institute led by distinguished researchers and supported by a cutting-edge infrastructure. UMIACS pioneers computational science involving national defense, precision medicine, big data, cybersecurity, language and culture, and more.
As part of its operations, UMIACS manages hundreds of sponsored projects as well as state funded accounts, foundation donations, and more. Our business staff works hard and has a great time doing it! We have an amazing team that works together to achieve exceptional results.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

(70%) Account reconciliation, including:

Utilizing the University's accounting system of record and the BA4 shadow system to reconcile accounts and manage transactions.
Maintain accurate encumbrances.
Serve as a compliance expert and ensure that all charges meet the requirements detailed in federal, state, and campus laws, policies, and guidelines. This includes analysis of the charges themselves as well as documentation requirements.
Investigate any unexpected transactions and process corrections for erroneous transactions.

(25%) Facilitate good communication and sound account management practices, including:

Producing and distributing reports, on a monthly basis, to faculty/PIs working on projects supported by the UMIACS accounts.
Providing input into and working with other members of the business team to promote rapid responses when changes are needed, e.g., low funds or an pending account expiration.
Working with the business team to evaluate and revise procedures when existing procedures do not allow for effective account oversight.

(5%) Other duties as assigned.

Posting Close Date:

November 2, 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.

Department

CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$76,320 - $91,584

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 regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. 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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