Senior Foundation Disbursement Accountant

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of
Philanthropy-Resource Management is currently recruiting
for a Senior Foundation Disbursement
Accountant.

Benefits:

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). 

Primary Duties:

• Serves as lead accountant managing most complex, high-volume
  University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation (UMBF) disbursement
  operations.
• Plans, develops, and implements strategies to optimize
  accounting technology. Serves as subject matter expert for UMBF
  accounting system upgrades and changes, provides back up duties for
  others within department.
• Ensures compliance of disbursements with all relevant reporting
  and tax compliance regulations and deadlines, including preparation
  of 1099.
• Reviews and monitors expenditures and endowment spending.
• Proactively plans and organizes assignment and reporting of
  work.
• Develops policies, processes, and procedures to ensure
  consistent operations. Models and tests various accounting
  scenarios to demonstrate impact of proposed policies and
  plans.
• Responsible for training/familiarization of UMBF disbursement
  processing guidelines and procedure with new staff throughout
  campus.
• Creates a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to
  achieve unit’s goals.
• Oversees the training of team member(s) and continually reviews
  strengths and weaknesses of staff to maintain a well-trained,
  highly involved, and motivated team.
• Supports management with special projects and external audit
  requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:  

Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance,
Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in
financial or management accounting, auditing, assessment of
internal controls, or financial analysis is required preferably in
accounts payable.

Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of
training, work coordination, or direct supervision of staff
preferred.

Hiring Range: $84,000 – $90,000 (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 HRJobs@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 a
UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact
HRDiversity@umaryland.edu.
Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email
address.