Umd

Business Services Specialist

University of Maryland College Park · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$59kDetected 7 days ago

AccountingBudgetingProcurementHRHRISResearchCollaborationPublic SpeakingGAAP

About the role

Connections between our core competencies are strong, with theoretical, experimental and computational work typically pursued in tandem.
A network of collaboration at all levels sustains a research climate that is both vigorous and friendly.
Physical Demands: Typical office environment.

Here new ideas develop in conversation, stimulated by the steady activity of our labs and research groups, frequent student meetings with faculty, regular talks by local and invited scholars and collaborations with a campus community of over 200 language scientists.
In support of the Director of Administrative Services, this position provides administrative management of the daily business functions of the Department of Linguistics in the areas of finance, personnel, procurement, travel services and event coordination.

Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Six years progressively responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and personnel work.
Ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, and sponsored programs.

Experience with Workday
experience with procurement systems and purchasing procedures
strong attention to details
interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies.

Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Working knowledge of management principles and practices.
Skill in applying basic analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts.
Skill in performing basic mathematical computations.
Skill in planning work and supervising others.
Skill in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
Ability to prepare and present budgetary, accounting, and other reports and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and related software.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
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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