Accounting Associate

Position Title: Accounting Associate

Description:

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

Department:

bwtech@UMBC

Position Overview:

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/lT) across two separate campuses. bwtech@UMBC’s mission is to support entrepreneurship and the research and
technology commercialization goals of UMBC.

Why Work at 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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Telework:

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

Responsibilities:

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.

Required Minimum
Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special
Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits:

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

Generous Leave which
includes accruing the following for full time positions:

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

Tuition Remission:

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

Additional Benefits:

• 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.

Salary:

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.

Hours:
Full-time (Monday through Friday)

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Title IX: 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 click
here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability
for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be
prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized
to work.