"Accounting Manager"

Job Description

The School of Social Work's Business Office is looking for a motivated Accounting Manager to join its diverse and robust team who will support and manage faculty financial portfolios that consist of the essential functions of accounting management. The individual should possess an understanding of Business and Accounting to assist in facilitating the support of faculty recipients of external awards that range from federal, state, city, and private entities. The individual should possess the ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members, and demonstrate skill in understanding of cultural differences. This position is a partial telework schedule.

The School of Social Work is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Benefits Information:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

• Manage and perform general ledger activities and ensure documentation of work performed, results obtained, and suggestions for improvement in a clear, accurate, and technically concise manner.
• Manage and perform the preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close reports and financial information. Ensures reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.
• Monitor, review and evaluate ongoing functional processes and controls, assessing needs and facilitating improvements. Develop metrics and perform quality assurance reviews to ensure the accuracy of daily ledger postings. Utilize financial statements to develop unit or program budget. Monitor expenses and income to comply.
• Oversee the integrity/reliability of the financial accounting system. Work with principal investigators, faculty, or staff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies between financial system and departmental records.
• Develop and manage internal controls by ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures regarding internal, business, fiscal and operational accountability and compliance. Develop, implement, and coordinate policies and procedures, developing and adhering to segregation of duties among financial staff.
• Manage staff consisting of accountants and accounting analysts in alignment with department and campus-wide goals/objectives in order to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness, as well as overall functional productivity.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop financial forecast performance. Develop short- and long-term forecast for unit. Manage critical financial path unit and project activities, resolve issues and manage complex matters as needed to the appropriate contact(s).
• Support the annual budget process and budget tool updates.
• Provide backup support to payroll office.
• Manage and perform transactions related to external foundation funding, including journal entries, monitoring gift restrictions, advising on spend down policies.
• Manages the lifecycle tangible and intangible asset management plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
Experience: Four (4) years of accounting related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of direct management involved in recruitment, training, and professional development of staff.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Other: 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 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $89,000 - $99,000, commensurate with education and experience.