Accounting Associate Apply
The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), School of Pharmacy is currently seeking an Accounting Associate with the Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) department.
Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement; the school conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.
BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Regular):
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; 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 Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Performs procurement activities and travel/reimbursement tasks. Generates and updates records pertinent to procurement/travel transactions.
- Input data, records and verifies details of financial transactions in Quantum Financials.
- Performs complex clerical activities essential to accounting, such as accounts payable/receivable. Review and process financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, requisitions, ensuring accuracy of mathematical computations and completeness.
- Reviews all transactions posted to assigned accounts by ensuring all account activity is recorded, all adjustments are calculated, and corrections made.
- Prepares a variety of reports using manual and automated systems and equipment, personal computers, and related software.
- Mail distribution and document management
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Four (4) years accounting clerical experience. Customer service experience/or cash handling and payment processing experience.
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
Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles, mathematical methods and techniques and accounting standards. Skill in performing mathematical computations; in using analytical techniques to reconcile financial data; in reviewing and processing financial documents; in operating calculators, personal computers and related software. The ability to exercise attention to detail in the area of monetary transactions. Ability to understand and explain items within an accounting system. Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written records and reports; to work independently with little supervision; to supervise and train others in assigned accounting clerical work; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to operate manual and automated office equipment. Must have the ability to understand the various privacy laws and audit requirements placed on the daily function of the position.
Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).
Salary Range: $43,902 - $48,780 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)
Note: New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their base salary upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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