Remote Post Award Billing & Compliance Specialist

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Cambridge (MD); Remote; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Remote Post Award Billing & Compliance Specialist. This role is vital in managing financial compliance and billing processes for grants, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. You will leverage your analytical skills and experience with ERP systems to support the organization's mission of environmental science. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while working independently in a remote setting. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in research and environmental management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 2+ years in grants management or accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems for financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award billing and compliance for grants.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Workday

Cognos

PeopleSoft

Job description

Remote Post Award Billing & Compliance Specialist

Apply locations University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR100950

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Best Consideration Date:

Posting Close Date: 2/28/25

Open Until Filled:

Physical Demands:

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in grants management, accounting, or financial administration, preferably in a higher education or research/nonprofit setting.
Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, (e.g. - Workday, Cognos, or PeopleSoft) for financial data extraction and analysis.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining collaboration with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with grant closeout procedures and knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored programs. Familiarity with federal cost principles (e.g., 2 CFR 200). Experience with cost transfers or effort certification. Familiarity with data entry processes and maintaining data integrity across multiple systems. Experience coordinating audits or financial monitoring related to sponsored research.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.

OTHER:

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.

Department

UMCES-Center Administration

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$20-$22

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability.

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