Sponsored Projects Finance & Compliance Analyst

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

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

Sponsored programs policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BA4 Priority

Workday

Job description

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