Umes

Financial Program Assistant

University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$55k-$65kDetected 6 days ago

AccountingHRISCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeAccounts Payable

About the role

This is a twelve-month, grant-funded staff position.
University Information: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is the 1890 Land-Grant University in Maryland, located in a rural setting on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay.
The major metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, are within easy travel distance.

Perform financial oversight for CEGFSD, NextGen, and related programs.
Manage OIP-led programs' financial operations, including execution of the
Programs and Research (OSPR), partner institutions' sponsored programs
Create purchase orders and execute professional service providers'
Maintain an inventory of commonly used forms related to research and
The primary duty of the Financial Program Assistant is to provide financial support to the OIP-led programs.
Perform accurate filing of accounts payable reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
B.A. degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
Knowledge and experience with Land-Grant Universities
Two years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of Workday Enterprise
Experience working with research grants
Broad knowledge of information technology and complex software

Knowledge of general accounting practices
Skills in maintaining and managing multiple accounting records
Computer skills, including the Microsoft Office package
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take on new responsibilities and work effectively in an
Problem-solving skills and meeting deadlines.
Knowledge of professional business etiquette, including phone, email, and in-person communication protocols.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
Skill in written and verbal communication to prepare reports, correspondence, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Skill in scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff.
The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes.
Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored
MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term
disability insurance).

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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