"Senior Accountant"

Job Description

The School of Social Work's Business Office is looking for a motivated Senior Accountant to join its diverse and robust team who will support and manage the school's financial portfolio, consisting of various sources from state appropriations, revolving, grants and contracts, and foundation. This position offers a partial telework schedule.

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

• Serve as lead department accountant managing the most complex, high-volume accounting projects.
• Define and monitor critical path activities, resolve issues, and escalate complex matters as needed to the appropriate contact(s).
• Verify accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards.
• Receive, analyze, adjust, and prepare various internal/external financial ledgers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries along with any assigned databases utilized for financial reporting.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to departmental faculty and managers on adherence to budget and control procedures.
• Examine a variety of financial statements for completeness and accuracy and conformity with fiscal policy, assisting in maintenance and reconciliation where needed.
• Perform line by line trend analyses and financial forecasts across all sources (unrestricted and restricted accounts), implement changes to spending plans, and analyze expected versus actual costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, and/or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of accounting related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), sponsored projects management, analytical and critical thinking.
Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of budget/financial requirements and able to perform the position in compliance with all requirements/regulations/laws. Maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assume personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use financial software and databases. Maintain productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base. Able to make independent decisions that are a matter of significance for the unit.
• Effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Write and present information in a clear and concise way. Interpret and understand written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding.
• Work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Demonstrate pleasant and positive interactions with others to meet customer expectations and provide follow up with customers. Reach compromise and consensus to influence and negotiate. Remain calm and manage conflict, working well with a diverse workforce.

Hiring Range:

$72,000 - $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.