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Grant Support Assistant
Job Description
Position Number:
11270829Title:
Account Clerk 2Functional Title:
Grant Support AssistantCategory Status:
31-Nonexempt,Contingent 1Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100.0Unit:
BMGT-Dean-Office of Finance & AccountingCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under general supervision, performs moderately complex accounting clerical or book keeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable, payroll, timekeeping, auditing and/or other accounting functions. Post journal entries, processes payments, and verifies accuracy of data.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- 1 year of Accounting experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles;
- Working knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques as well as skill in performing basic mathematical computations using calculators;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to operate keyboards, personal computers and financial software as well as manual and automated office equipment;
- Ability to prepare written records and reports; to input data.
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.
Preferences:
Preferred Education:
- College-level courses.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Service-oriented attitude and demeanor;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner;
- Ability to work with Central ORA and PIs, proactively identifying problems and solutions, and with a can-do, collaborative approach.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities include:
- Providing support to the Grants Manager in ensuring effective and timely administration of grants and agreements through the award lifecycle.
- Providing support for elements of grants management for the School of Business, pre and post award.
- Administering budgets for smaller Centers/departments with minimum supervision.
- Performing monthly reconciliation of state and grant accounts to internal accounting systems.
- Assisting in processing unfunded agreements related to centers and grants, including contracts and non-disclosure agreements.
- Secondary to grant responsibilities, position may assist F&A colleagues in processes and transactions including but not limited to purchase orders, requisitions, reimbursements and reconciliations.
Posting Date:
08/29/2022Closing Date:
09/12/2022Open Until Filled
YesDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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