Accounting and Compliance Analyst

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting and Compliance Analyst at University of Maryland, College Park, handles frontline management of over 150 accounts, mostly federally funded sponsored projects. Using Workday and BA4 Priority, you review and reconcile monthly to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented transactions with proper business purposes.

You will produce and distribute monthly reports to faculty and PIs, support compliance controls, and collaborate with a collegial business team to deliver elite service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional finance or accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and strong internal controls.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts monthly using Workday/BA4 Priority and maintain encumbrances.
• Produce monthly reports for faculty and PIs and support account oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Key Responsibilities

• (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.

Benefits Summary

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Salary Range

Regular Salary Range $76,320 - $91,584

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources

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Posting Close Date

November 2, 2026

Department

Department CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $76,320 - $91,584