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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC)is currently seeking anAccountant I. /This is a Remote Position. Applicant must reside in the DMV area (which includes: Maryland, the District of Columbia, or one of the states that are contiguous to Maryland: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia)./ // /The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery./ Benefits: Non-exempt Regular * UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program, 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). *Primary Duties: * Perform entry level professional accounting work such as performing and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, preparing working papers, schedules, and reports to support the accuracy and appropriate application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards. * Assist in the Effort Reporting daily processes. * Assist in university wide research effort reporting procedure by facilitating timely certification of effort forms in compliance with the Uniform Guidance, as well as sponsor and institutional guidelines. * Enter Direct Retros and Overpayment Direct Retros. * Review and analyze direct retros and overpayments. * Prepare effort reporting notices for Department Chairs. * Set up new departments and sub-departments. * Compile data and run ad hoc reports on weekly basis. * Correspond with departments to resolve questions and issues. * Perform other financial analysis as needed. * Assist with the preparation of accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software. Note:The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbent could perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Qualifications: Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of nine (9) credits in accounting. Preferred: Entry level to mid-level accounting knowledge of grants and contracts and Effort Reporting. 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. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers, and financial software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union). Salary Range: $49,756.10 - $55,609.75 ($51,000 - $57,000 post probation)(Commensurate with education and experience) 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 atHRJobs@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 aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. *Job: Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff *Organization: Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance *Title: *Accountant I Location: null Requisition ID: 2400012R