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Accounting Associate

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University of Maryland

Job Description

Position Number:

106327

Title:

Accounting Associate

Functional Title:

Accounting Associate

Category Status:

20-Nonexempt,Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1

Unit:

CMNS-Entomology

Hiring Range Minimum:

39232

Hiring Range Maximum:

47078.4

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. 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 requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. 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of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.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:

The position provides support to the Department of Entomology. Duties include monitoring departmental accounts, processing payables, reviewing credit card activity for the department, processing supply orders, managing guest travel arrangements and expenses, monitoring all external foundation activity, processing and reconciling deposits, processing key, and security cards, processing Facilities Maintenance work orders, maintaining capital and sensitive item inventory, maintaining vehicle inventory, and creating various electronic spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High school diploma or GED.

Experience:
  • Four years accounting clerical experience. 
  • Customer service experience and/or cash handling and payment processing experience.


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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards. 
  • Skill in performing mathematical computations; in using analytical techniques to reconcile financial data; in reviewing and processing financial documents; in operating calculators, personal computers and related software. 
  • The ability to exercise attention to detail in the area of monetary transactions. 
  • Ability to understand and explain items within an accounting system. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written records and reports; to work independently with little supervision; to supervise and train others in assigned accounting clerical work; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to operate manual and automated office equipment. 
  • Must have the ability to understand the various privacy laws and audit requirements placed on the daily function of the position.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Working knowledge of University procurement policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of the University’s financial accounting system (Kuali).
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to complete tasks on a timely basis. 
  • Strong spreadsheet skills.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Posting Date:

01/27/2023

Closing Date:

02/10/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Diversity 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.

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