Finance Coordinator

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 73,536 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) seeks a finance-oriented individual for a budgeting role. Responsibilities include reconciliation of accounts, payroll management, and facilitating reimbursements.

A Bachelor's degree is required along with one year of experience in budget or accounting. The position offers a salary range of $73,536 - $75,000.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
• Additional work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of departmental accounts.
• Enter and maintain payroll documents in BA4.
• Coordinate disbursement request forms for reimbursements.
• Process journal vouchers and payroll adjustments in Workday.
• Execute departmental purchasing and travel transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of finance functions

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in Microsoft Office

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments

Ability to analyze situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

BA4 (Priority)

Workday

Concur

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Computer Science is top-ranked for research and teaching, with its undergraduate computer science program ranked 9th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The undergraduate program currently educates over 4,000 diverse students from around the world. The graduate program ranks 12th in the nation (7th among public institutions), with over 400 graduate students enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of departmental accounts within the management accounting system (Priority Software, BA4), proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintain payroll documents in BA4 for all employees charged to Computer Science–managed accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Coordinate and submit Disbursement Request Forms (DRFs) to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation and the University of Maryland System Foundation to facilitate reimbursement of foundation-funded expenses.
• Coordinate and process journal vouchers and payroll accounting adjustments in Workday to correct funding errors in compliance with university and sponsor policies.
• Execute departmental purchasing and travel transactions, including requisitions, and serve as backup support for primary staff to ensure continuity of operations.
• Monitor, track, and analyze expenses for Computer Science student organizations, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Coordinate billing to the Graduate School for Goldhaber and ICSSA travel-related expenses, ensuring proper documentation and timely reimbursement.
• Partner with business office and department teams to evaluate workflows, troubleshoot challenges, and drive process improvements.
• Deliver flexible support for a variety of administrative and operational tasks, adapting to departmental needs and priorities.

Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for typing, data entry, and operating equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Occasionally required to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 15 pounds. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to traverse short/long distances on and off campus to attend meetings and events.

Licenses / Certifications

None required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of professional budget, finance, or accounting 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, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of finance functions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to analyze situations and determine the best solutions.

Additional Job Details Preferences

Experience with BA4 (Priority), Workday, and Concur.

Knowledge of UMD’s administrative systems, policies and procedures in the areas of travel, finance, and purchasing.

Knowledge of UMCPF and USMF policies and procedures.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Employment Information

Regular Salary Range: $73,536 - $75,000

Financial Disclosure Required: Yes

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.