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Accounting Associate

Department
Division of Student Affairs, Business Services Center

Position Overview:
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Accounting Associate for the Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC). This position works closely with Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) staff and other University departments and is responsible for payroll, procurement and other activities for select DoSA departments.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $40,609 and has 11 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2022 Great College to Work for…. In every category.



Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Manage payroll-related transactions on behalf of DoSA departments, including but not limited to time entry, new employee onboarding and other personnel actions
  • Create and process purchase requisitions and payments
  • Review and reconcile monthly financial data
  • Process journal entries, travel and other expense reimbursements
  • Prepare and reconcile cash deposits
  • Review and process internal and external billing and receivables
  • Prepare monthly analysis of revenue and expense activity related to DoSA departments
  • Meet regularly with DoSA directors and department staff to review financial and personnel activities

Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Four years accounting clerical experience. Customer service experience and/or cash handling and payment processing experience

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.



Preferred Qualifications:
  • Skill in using analytical techniques for payroll processing and other financial activities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
  • Skill in reviewing and processing financial documents using PeopleSoft.
  • Ability to process payroll calculations ensuring accuracy.
  • Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, various privacy laws and audit requirements. Ability to exercise attention to detail.
  • Ability to provide high level of customer service

Background Screening Statement:
A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

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

  • 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

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

Contingent II positions may include benefits.

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



Salary:
Pay Range 09 (starting at $40,609) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

Hours:
Full-time

Type:
Regular

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

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

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation t...

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July 23, 2023

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