Senior Accountant - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

Description

Unit:
VPR-Sponsored Programs Accounting and Compliance

Campus/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.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Manager, Sponsored Programs Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing sponsored research accounts from the Federal Government, State Government, Foundations and Corporations.

Responsible for the preparation ofmonthly and quarterly invoices, sponsor-required financial reports, and the timely collection of outstanding receivables. Supervise and review the work of two or more accountants including training of staff. Provide outreach to the Centers and Institutes on campus. Responsible for identifying problems on their accounts that may affect the cash position of the University.

The Senior Financial Accountant will monitor spending on sponsored awards for compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations/guidelines and University policies.

Bachelors degree from an accredited four year college or university, which included, or was supplemented by 24 semester hours of accounting.

Experience:
Three to five years of experience in the field of post award research administration and accounting.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control practices. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ).
Demonstrated ability to perform complex analysis and reporting, communicate accounting/compliance requirements, and achieve cooperation.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex assignments.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively implement high-level analytical and organizational skills in order to interpret facts and figures and make sound judgements.

Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems.


Preferences:

Preferences:
University experience.
Supervisory experience.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship for this position.
Hybrid work negotiable.
Job Risks

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

Posting Date:

Posting Date:
03/12/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Yes
Best Consideration Date
Best Consideration Date

04/05/2024

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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