Accountant I

About the role

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) is seeking an Accountant I. This is a remote position.

Primary Duties

• Generate, record and process invoices.
• Process funding entries for award closeouts.
• Under direction of manager, identify sponsored projects that require initial reports of expenditures.
• Complete and distribute initial reports of expenditures in compliance with terms and conditions stated in award documents and ensure deadlines are met.
• Make outbound communications with departments and outside customers in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
• Review and monitor assigned workflows.
• Compile data and prepare daily and monthly activity reports for management.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports.
• Other billing duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in accounting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Entry level to mid-level accounting knowledge of grants and contracts preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to apply basic analytical skills.
• Ability to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers, and financial software to input data.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.

Benefits

• Retirement program (pension), effective on date of hire.
• Paid leave package starting with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

$52,682.92 to $60,487.80 ($54,000.00 - $62,000.00 post probation)