The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu

The Accountant/Sponsored Programs Coordinator will administer and maintain assigned accounts to verify accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards; receive, analyze, adjust, and prepare various internal/external financial ledgers; work with IMET faculty and administrative staff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies between financial system and departmental records; the monitoring of subcontract awards; payroll projections; accounts receivable; accounts payable; and other routine administrative office tasks. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of professional experience in sponsored project post-award. This position can work hybrid or remote, but located within the region to attend occasional meetings.

All new hires are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or to have an approved medical or religious exemption filed with Human Resources.

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.