Umd

Accountant I

University of Maryland College Park · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$48k-$58kDetected 1 day ago

AccountingHRISResearchPublic SpeakingGAAPAccounts Payable

About the role

Job Description Summary Organization Summary Statement The University of Maryland's Accounts Payable department is critical in supporting the institution's financial integrity and operational efficiency.
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Accountant I is responsible for reviewing and processing ad hoc payments for guest travelers.

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in Accounting.
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Required Application Materials: N/A
Financial Disclosure Required

Organization Summary Statement
The University of Maryland's Accounts Payable department is critical in supporting the institution's financial integrity and operational efficiency.
Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Accountant I is responsible for reviewing and processing ad hoc payments for guest travelers.
This role reviews documentation and establishes vendors for ad hoc payees, ensuring all required supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
When necessary, the incumbent communicates with department personnel to obtain missing or additional documentation.
Additionally, this position monitors and responds to daily correspondence from the State Treasury Office.
Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger processes is preferred.

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Additional Job Details

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.

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