Senior Accountant

The University of Maryland School of Medicine – Division of Anatomical Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant.  The Senior Accountant will perform advanced level review and complex analysis of accounting transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting principles and practices. May supervise staff.

Benefits: Exempt Regular 

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and 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). 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as lead department accountant managing the most complex, high-volume accounting projects.
  
• Define and monitor critical path activities, resolve issues, and escalate complex matters as needed to the appropriate contact(s).
  
• Verify accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable standards.
  
• Receive, analyze, adjust, and prepare various internal/external financial ledgers, schedules, exhibits and summaries along with any assigned databases utilized for financial reporting.
  
• Examine and ensure integrity/reliability of the financial accounting system (PeopleSoft). Work with principal investigators, faculty, or staff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies between financial system and departmental records.
  
• Monitor and delegate budgetary transactions (i.e., payroll, accounts receivable, forecasts) on a daily basis.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business administration

Experience: Three (3) years accounting related experience using general acceptable accounting principles.

Supervisory:

Licensure/Certification:

Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Managers may provide preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities as necessary.

Hiring Range: $70,000 – $80,000 (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 at [email protected] .  

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 a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.