"Travel Accounting Associate"

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Travel Accounting Associate

Division
Division of Finance & Administration

Department
Comptroller's Office

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
09

Salary Range
$41,005 - $55,918 / year with potential growth to $70,831

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

The Accounting Associate for Travel will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of completed travel authorizations, travel expense forms, and travel card reconciliation for the University. This includes reimbursements, corrections, maintaining effective communication with vendors and University departments, and resolving discrepancies. The role also includes maintaining a transmittal log (TL) and assigning unique TL numbers to travel authorizations, checking for unpaid travel advances, and ensuring all required documentation is appropriately filed and reviewed. Proficiency in Gmail, Adobe applications, DocuSign, and the State of Maryland FMIS system is essential. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills are critical to succeeding in this high-volume role.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process Travel Authorizations and Expense Forms
• Process Travel Card Expenses and Reconcile for Payment
• Maintain Transmittal Log
• Research and Issue Resolution for Travel Procedures
• Crosstrain and Backup for Working Fund
• Provide Administrative and Audit Support
• Perform Data Entry and Record Management

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience:
At least four (4) years accounting clerical experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Associates or Four-year degree in any area is preferred
• Familiarity with Banner Finance is a plus
• Basic accounting skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Pleasant personality
• Close attention to detail and very well-organized

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 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to analyze data and perform calculations
• Experience in an office setting
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards
• Skill in performing mathematical computations; in using analytical techniques to reconcile financial documents; in operating calculators, personal computers and related software.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to supervise and train others in assigned accounting clerical work; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to operate manual and automated office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01525

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
12/04/2025

Job Close Date
01/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references in the Reference page of the application.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents
1. Transcripts (unofficial)
2. High School Diploma/GED
3. Supporting Document