Accounting Associate

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Accounting Associate

bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park is seeking an Accounting Associate to provide accounting and administrative support for its Business Office.

bwtech@UMBC

bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park is seeking an Accounting Associate to provide accounting and administrative support for its Business Office.

bwtech@UMBC, a 525,000 square foot research and technology park, houses 130 tenants and operates two technology incubators (life sciences, cybersecurity/IT) across two separate campuses. bwtech@UMBC's mission is to support entrepreneurship and the research and technology commercialization goals of UMBC.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $22.41/hr and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available after completion of probationary period.

Under general supervision, the Accounting Associate provides complex administrative support.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Review and/or process financial documents in Account Payable, such as invoices, journal entries, requisitions, receipts, contracts, conference room billing, USM Foundation Transactions. Run reports to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Places and expedites small procurement orders and processes and distributes requisitions, purchase orders and other necessary documents in the UMBC Procurement System (PAW).
• Using & maintaining of owns State Purchasing Credit Card Transactions, reconciling each month, and having the appropriate backup paperwork. Filing electronically, per State of Maryland Regulations.
• Processing Accounts Receivable; processing express deposits, bank transfers and wire account deposits by reviewing entries, verifying amounts, and compiling & comparing balances. Resolve any discrepancies & follow up with clients when necessary. Ensure payments are made to the correct account and processed in a timely manner. Perform various Accounts Payable/Receivable functions.
• Research and resolve vendor payment problems.
• Process and monitor Annual contracts & invoice payments. Resolve discrepancies with vendors and/or service provider. Maintain and setup contracts for EIRs, facilities & equipment
• Prepare monthly Account Receivable Aging Report, and sending out late notices to clients.
• Backup for bwtech's Admin Assistances - South & North Campuses (Conference Room Reservations/billing & payroll, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 Years Accounting Clerical Experience
• Customer Service Experience and/or cash handling & Payment Processing Experience

• 1-3 Years Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Experience
• PAW Experience (Procurement Purchasing System)
• People Soft Finance and HR Experience

A background check be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Open Until Filled

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

• 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• Much more

Contingent II positions may include benefits. Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Pay Range 09 (minimum: $22.41/hour maximum: $29.68) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Full-time (Monday through Friday)

Regular

Nonexempt

UMBC is an Affiative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator .

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