Department:
College of Engineering and Information Technology, Shared Services Center
Position Overview:
Serves as primary resource for interpreting university policies and procedures, resolving complex and non-routine financial matters, and ensuring consistent application of university, State of Maryland, and IRS requirements and guidelines. The independently exercises sound judgment in determining appropriate resolutions, and serves as a liaison among departmental administrators, principal investigators, vendors, and central offices. The position maintains current knowledge of evolving policies, systems, and processes and translates those requirements into practical guidance and directives.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
Responsibilities:
Through regular consultation, outreach, and knowledge-sharing, the Specialist:
- Promotes operational compliance and strengthens understanding of university expectations for procurement, payment, reimbursement, and payroll activities across COEIT.
- Serves as an escalation resource for complex vendor inquiries, financial issues, and payroll situations.
- Collaborates with central offices to resolve issues and clarify requirements, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and consistency.
- Provides continuity for critical business operations through designated payroll processing and/or approvals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience in procurement, A/P, travel, and payroll, and expertise in Excel, Office, and Google products.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expert level Smartsheet skills.
- Prior higher education experience.
Background Screening Statement:
A background check will be required.