Business Services Specialist - Accounts Payable

UMBC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Life and disability insurance

Retirement/Pension plan

Wellness opportunities

Job summary

UMBC is seeking a Business Services Accounts Payable Specialist to support the AP function, reviewing documents, entering payments, and ensuring compliance with UMBC and Maryland policies.

The role offers a hybrid telework option, starts at $24.93/hour with a salary range of up to $31.49/hour, plus vacation, winter/spring breaks, personal days, and tuition remission for eligible dependents after two years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six years progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve documentation submitted through the PAW e-procurement system, including invoices against purchase orders, contracts and payment requests.
• Ensure related information is accurate and complete, and that payments are appropriate in accordance with UMBC and State of Maryland policies, then upload documentation to the State of Maryland.
• Review and resolve items on the RStars daily error report; work with State Auditors to resolve discrepancies with documentation, vendor addresses, wires and other banking issues.
• Work with vendors to reconcile outstanding invoice statements and facilitate payments with departments.
• Provide customer support and training on PAW system, policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

PAW system

RStars

e-procurement system

Job description

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Business Services Specialist - Accounts Payable

Job no: 495401

Work type: Staff Full-time

Location: UMBC Campus

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance

Position Overview:

The Business Services Accounts Payable Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Business Services, primarily supports the accounts payable function, which includes reviewing documentation, entering payments into the online system and communicating with campus partners to ensure that payments adhere to UMBC and State of Maryland policies.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $24.93per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve documentation submitted through the e-procurement system (PAW), including invoices against purchase orders, contracts and payment requests.
• Ensure that the related information is accurate and complete, and that the payments are appropriate in accordance with UMBC and State of Maryland policies, and then upload the documentation to the State of Maryland.
• Review and resolve items on the RStars daily error report. Work with State Auditors to resolve discrepancies with documentation, vendor addresses, wires and other banking service issues.
• Work with vendors to reconcile outstanding invoice statements and facilitate payments with departments.
• Provide customer support and training on a wide number of issues, such as the PAW system, policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work 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.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High-level ability to analyze and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years performing similar functions using PeopleSoft, e-procurement system, RStars

A background check will be required.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Pay Range 11 (minimum: $24.93 to maximum: $31.49 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Hours: Full-time

Type:

Type: Regular

FLSA Status:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affir

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you is a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised:

Oct 12 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Open Until Filled